CDEV C1000 - Child Growth and Development (formerly CD 106)

Recent Professors: tstewart@riohondo.edu, LGuerrero@riohondo.edu, klynch@riohondo.edu, groque@riohondo.edu, CDumais@riohondo.edu, GGallogly@riohondo.edu, AVentura@riohondo.edu
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 45 students
Difficulty: 7.0Demandingout of 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of CDEV C1000
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course provides an overview of human growth from conception to adolescence. The theories of development relevant to life through the teenage years are introduced, and the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of these early stages of life are addressed. This course is appropriate for students preparing for a profession working with children and their families, or those interested in furthering their understanding of child and adolescent development. This course is also designed to meet the Department of Social Services Classification DS1 and applies toward the State of California Title 5 requirement for the Child Development Permit.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 3:45pm–5:50pm