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  "college": "solano-community-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "code": "CDFS",
  "name": "Child Development & Family Studies",
  "sourceUrl": "https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/department/child-dvlmt-family-stds",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "CDFS 038",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "038",
      "title": "Child Growth and Development",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [
        "CDEV 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Examine the major physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental milestones (typical and atypical) and theories from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between maturational processes and environmental factors. Current research and methodologies are examined. Child observations and analysis are included. Field trip may be required.",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC Area 4; Local District Requirement: Health, Lifelong Learning, & Self Development; Cal-GETC: Area 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 8,
          "open": 8,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-038"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 040",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "040",
      "title": "Family Relationships",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "A study of sociological and psychological factors influencing relationships, particularly dating, family, and marital relationships, as well as alternative lifestyles in contemporary society, including factors that affect communication and interpersonal interactions within relationships.",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC Area 4; Local District Requirement: Health, Lifelong Learning, & Self Development; Cal-GETC: Area 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-040"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 050",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "050",
      "title": "Child, Family and Community",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [
        "CDEV 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An examination of the developing child in a societal context focusing on the interrelationships of family, school and community, including historical and sociocultural influences. Socialization and identity development are emphasized, as are teacher strategies for building respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower children and families.",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC Area 4; Local District Requirement: Health, Lifelong Learning, & Self Development; Cal-GETC: Area 4"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-050"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 052",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "052",
      "title": "Children with Special Needs",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An introductory study of children with special needs, including causes of disabilities, their incidence, care, management, and general remedial procedures. Emphasis is on the child with disabilities in the home and community settings.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-052"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 053",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "053",
      "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 230"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Examination of teaching young children in a diverse society in an effort to support optimal identity development, competency, and inclusion. Theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege will be explored as they apply to children, families, programs, classrooms, and teaching. Various classroom strategies will emphasize culturally and linguistically responsive and affirming anti-bias approaches. Course includes self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media, and schooling.",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC: Area 4; SCC Cross-Cultural Graduation Requirement"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-053"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 054",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "054",
      "title": "Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 220"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum related to child health safety and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health and safety for both children and staff will be identified along with the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. Focus on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development for all children. Course Equivalent: NUTR 054",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement: Health, Lifelong Learning, & Self Development"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-054"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 062",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "062",
      "title": "Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development) May enroll concurrently",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all young children. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-062"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 063",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "063",
      "title": "Introduction to Curriculum",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development)",
      "advisory": "CDFS 062 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices)",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age 8. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering children’s curiosity and learning. Through observation and assessment strategies students will develop appropriate play-based curriculum. An overview of content areas will include but are not limited to: Language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, music, math and science. Field trip may be required.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-063"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 064",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "064",
      "title": "Observation and Assessment",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "advisory": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development)",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 200"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A focus on the appropriate use of assessment and observation strategies to document development, growth, play and learning to join with families and professionals in promoting children's success. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools are explored.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-064"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 065",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "065",
      "title": "Early Childhood Education Practicum I",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 9 hours lab weekly, 180 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 050 (Child, Family and Community) and CDFS 062 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices) and CDFS 063 (Introduction to Curriculum) and CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development)",
      "cid": [
        "ECE 210"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Supervised laboratory experience with infants through preschool children in the Solano College Early Learning Center. Students will spend 8 hours in practicum, 1 hour in a teacher meeting, and 1 hour in seminar for a total of 10 hours per week. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all young children. During the first week of enrollment, students will be required to be fingerprinted at the District's expense and cleared through Department of Justice; student must have a negative TB skin test to be placed into the practicum.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-065"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 066",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "066",
      "title": "Early Childhood Education Practicum II",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "1 hours lecture weekly, 9 hours lab weekly, 180 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 065 (Early Childhood Education Practicum I)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Laboratory practicum emphasizing curriculum activities, comprehensive case studies, methods of child observation, and relationships of theories to practices. Students may be placed in the Solano College Children's Programs on campus or with a Mentor teacher (selected by the SCC/ECE Mentor teacher selection committee) off campus. Students will spend 8 hours in practicum, 1 hour in a teacher meeting, and 1 hour in seminar for a total of 10 hours per week.",
      "notes": [
        "During the first week of enrollment student will be required to be fingerprinted and have a TB test at the District's expense."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-066"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 070",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "070",
      "title": "Lifespan Human Development",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A survey of human development throughout the life cycle, including the complex interplay of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from conception to death. Includes direct observations.",
      "notes": [
        "General Education: SCC: Local District Requirement - Health Lifelong Learning & Self Development"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 6,
          "open": 6,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-070"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 075",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "075",
      "title": "Care of Infants and Toddlers: Social and Emotional Foundations",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Examine relationship-based infant/toddler group care, with an emphasis on social and emotional development. Theoretical foundations of quality care are addressed including the importance of home-family connections, cultural continuity, and responsive practice. Skills for individualizing care, routines, and working with children with special needs are explored.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 076",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "076",
      "title": "Care of Infants and Toddlers: Curriculum and Environments",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Based on theory and an holistic approach to development, this course explores quality environments and curriculum for infants and toddlers. Through observation and assessment, students develop skills for creating meaningful cognitive, physical, literacy, and social and emotional experiences in group care.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-076"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 077",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "077",
      "title": "Art and Scientific Inquiry for ECE",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An exploration of art and science curriculum appropriate to the development of young children. Emphasis is placed on children’s use of art and science to foster creativity, inquiry, and knowledge about themselves and the physical world. The curriculum planning process as applied to early childhood STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) experiences is emphasized. Field trip may be required",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 078",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "078",
      "title": "Literacy and Music for ECE",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An exploration of language, literacy, music, and movement in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed on understanding and creating developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive classroom experiences that promote emergent literacy and musical expression. Students will evaluate materials for quality and engage in teaching practices that promote children’s holistic learning such as singing, instrument-use, movement activities, teacher-child interaction, storytelling, puppetry, and dramatic play.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2026",
          "name": "Spring 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/solano-community-college/schedule/spring-2026/cdfs/#cdfs-078"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 080",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "080",
      "title": "Early Childhood Administration",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development) and CDFS 062 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An overview of the fundamental duties and responsibilities of Early Childhood Administration, including preparation, implementation and evaluation of the program goals and budget controls. Meets requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Site Supervisor and Program Director permit and State of California Community Care Licensing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 081",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "081",
      "title": "Early Childhood Staff Supervision",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development) and CDFS 050 (Child, Family and Community) and CDFS 062 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A presentation of the fundamentals involved in becoming a more effective supervisor and methods and procedures in dealing with selection, supervision and evaluation of staff in an early childhood setting. Meets the requirements set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for the Site Supervisor and Program Director Permit and State of California Community Care Licensing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "CDFS 082",
      "subject": "CDFS",
      "number": "082",
      "title": "Adult Supervision: The Mentor Teacher",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "CDFS 038 (Child Growth and Development) and CDFS 050 (Child, Family and Community) and CDFS 062 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Principles and Practices) heir impact on children's development.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Methods and principles of supervising student teachers in early childhood classrooms. Emphasis on the role of experienced classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the needs of children, parents and other staff. Required for the Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director Permits issued by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}