# Child Development (CLDV) courses Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 39 courses Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-education/courses/cldv-courses "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### CLDV-01 — Child Growth and Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **C-ID:** CDEV 100 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 11 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 6 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) - (Cal-GETC area 4) - (CSU breadth area D/E) (IGETC area 4) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier] Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (02/21) ### CLDV-02 — Child, Family and Community - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **C-ID:** CDEV 110 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) - (Cal-GETC area 4) - (CSU breadth area D) (IGETC area 4) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier] The processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence. (02/21) ### CLDV-03 — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Corequisite:** CLDV-01 (one-way) - **C-ID:** ECE 120 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally and culturally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. (02/21) ### CLDV-04L — Observation and Assessment Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 54 hours TBA lab - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Corequisite:** CLDV-03 (one-way) - **Formerly:** CLDV-04 - **C-ID:** ECE 200 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 11 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) - Limitation on enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class Introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children’s development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences are emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. (12/22) ### CLDV-05 — Health, Safety and Nutrition - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **C-ID:** ECE 220 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) Laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. Includes the teacher’s role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management.(02/21) ### CLDV-06 — Teaching in a Diverse Society - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **C-ID:** ECE 230 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children’s development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored as well as approaches to promote inclusive and equitable classroom communities. Includes self-reflection on the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families.(12/22) ### CLDV-07 — Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Corequisite:** CLDV-03 (one-way) - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **C-ID:** ECE 130 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) Developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings. (02/21) ### CLDV-07L — Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab TBA - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01; CLDV-02; CLDV-03, CLDV-04L, CLDV-07 - **C-ID:** ECE 210 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 6 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) - Limitation on enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class Demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals. 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. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. Includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities. (12/22) ### CLDV-09 — Human Development (Also: Psyc-09) - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **C-ID:** PSY 180 - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) - (CSU breadth area E) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier] This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human development from conception through death. It examines interplay of biological, psychological, social, and cultural forces on the developing human being. (04/19) ### CLDV-10 — Strategies for Working with Challenging Behaviors - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md) Appropriate for classroom teachers in various settings, students will identify developmentally appropriate behaviors, challenging behaviors and the various influences that effect children’s behavior. Students will analyze children’s behaviors and select strategies to make positive changes. Emphasizes the connection between children’s social and emotional development and their success in the classroom, and how the teachers’ perceptions, experiences, and behavior influence child behaviors. (02/21) ### CLDV-11L — Early Intervention Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 54 hours TBA lab - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Formerly:** CLDV-11 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class Examines curriculum and early intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. Focuses on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence. (12/22) ### CLDV-13 — Multi Language Learners - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) This course covers research-based principles and practices for providing children birth through age eight with a strong foundation in multilingual and literacy development within a developmentally appropriate approach. Students will explore various topics, including the teacher's role, preparation of the classroom environment, anti-bias curriculum development, and teaching strategies, with an emphasis on ways to support multilingualism. ### CLDV-20 — Trauma in Childhood - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Course provides an overview of trauma-informed care and practice in early childhood education, including the impact of trauma on the developing child, protective and resiliency factors as applied to development, and the benefits and opportunities of partnering with families. Impacts of early childhood traumatic experiences on physical, cognitive, and psychological development throughout the lifespan will be explored. (12/22) ### CLDV-20L — Trauma Informed Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture, 54 hours TBA lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class This course will focus on trauma informed practices for administrators, teachers, counselors and parents working and/or practicing in social services and/or education settings. An introduction to trauma informed care approaches and implementation of trauma informed principles in settings serving young children and their families, including assessments of program efficacy, will be explored. Students will participate in a field placement to practice and develop trauma informed skills. (12/22) ### CLDV-24 — Work Experience in Child Development - **Units:** 1-8 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) This course enables students to earn college credit for learning or improving skills or knowledge on-the-job in the field of early childhood education. Fifty-four (54) hours, either paid or volunteer, are required per unit of credit attempted. Students must have an established work site in early childhood education or related field prior to enrolling in the course. (02/24) ### CLDV-30 — Infant and Toddler Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) A study of infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Applies theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Emphasizes the role of family and relationships in development. (02/21) ### CLDV-30D — School-Age Curriculum - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Advisory:** CLDV-01 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to help Early Childhood Education students and practicing child care professionals create developmentally appropriate curriculum ideas for children in school-age programs, ages 5-12 years old. Students will do hands-on work with materials. (02/21) ### CLDV-30L — Infant/Toddler Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture, 108 hours TBA lab - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-30 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class Focusing on children ages birth to 3 years, this course applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Coursework examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to high quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum. (12/22) ### CLDV-33 — Working Effectively with Families - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This is a course designed for students who are interested in working with families in child care, early childhood and other school settings. Students will examine the diversity of families, effective home-school-community relationships and effective teacher-family communication. (02/21) ### CLDV-34A — Administration I: Early Childhood Programs and Operations - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md) Introduction to the administration of Early Care and Education (ECE) Programs. Covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, development and implementation of policies and procedures. Examines administrative tools, philosophies, and techniques needed to organize, open, and operate an ECE program that is responsive to the needs of the community. (12/22) ### CLDV-34B — Administration II: Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-34A - **Advisory:** ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md) An advanced Administrative course, covers effective strategies for Early Care and Education (ECE) Program leadership, advocacy, and personnel management. Includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practice for diverse, inclusive, and equitable Programs. (12/22) ### CLDV-37 — Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/cldv.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/cldv.md) Methods and principles of supervising, mentoring, and coaching student teachers and other adults in early care and education settings. Presents the strategies and skills necessary to support the development of adult learners as effective mentors, coaches, and teachers. Emphasis is on individualized, relationship- and strengths-based approaches, reflective practices, and constructive communication skills. Covers characteristics and roles, career requirements and pathways, and use of evaluation in setting professional learning goals. Course supports advancement on the CA Teacher Permit. (12/22) ### CLDV-38 — Children with Special Needs - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Advisory:** CLDV-01 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course provides teachers the knowledge and skills to work with children with special needs. Students will be introduced to the principles of typical and atypical development, the assessment and identification in qualifying for services, the developmentally appropriate practices in the inclusive setting, and the inter/multidisciplinary approach to early intervention practices. (02/21) ### CLDV-41 — Infant and Toddler Feeding (Also: Nutr-41) - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course focuses on feeding typical and atypical developing infants beginning at birth with breast milk, formulas, first foods and progresses to textures and foods appropriate for the toddler. Course focuses on how to feed a baby, prevent baby bottle tooth decay and choking prevention. Students will learn about appropriate snacks, food safety aspects and food preparation for children with varying needs. Finally students will have the opportunity to design an age appropriate menu meeting the Child Care Food Program Guidelines. This course is recommended for child development and foods and nutrition students. (12/22) ### CLDV-54 — Sexual Development of Young Children - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Addressing healthy sexual development of young children may be awkward and uncomfortable for most adults. This course identifies stages of sexual development from infancy to adolescence. Students will learn techniques in how to address children’s sexual development by utilizing accurate, age appropriate information to children to develop healthy, safe and secure attitudes of their bodies. (02/21) ### CLDV-56 — School-Age Development - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 3 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** CLDV-01 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This introductory course on school-age development covers an overview of school-age care; the school-age professional; school-age theory and development ages 5-13; current issues facing school-age children; guidance of school-age children; regulations and program quality; and developing partnerships with communities and families. Students will participate in observations of school-age children and programs. (02/21) ### CLDV-56L — School-Age Practicum - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 2 hour lecture, 54 hours TBA lab - **Corequisite:** CLDV-56 (one-way) - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on Enrollment: As per California Law SB792, all volunteers, students, and employees of educational/service facilities must provide documentation verifying required immunizations and negative TB test. These requirements must be met prior to the start of class School-age programs will be studied for purposes of planning experiences, which encourage physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. The laboratory will consist of supervised work in a selected school-age care program and is designed to offer students continued and increased opportunities in working with children ages 5-12 years old. This course is required for the School-Age Certificate. (12/22) ### CLDV-57 — Child Abuse and Neglect - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Advisory:** CLDV-01 - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Examine the role of practicing educators and professionals working with young children and families in identifying, treating, and preventing child maltreatment, including abuse and neglect. Emphasis on strategy and culturally competent practices will be explored. (02/21) ### CLDV-64 — Reflective Practices - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 2 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules While working with young children and their families, students will examine their philosophy of developmentally appropriate practice and engage in the Reflective Practice Cycle process. Students will use a variety of instructional strategies, including purposeful play, to assess and support children’s learning and development. (12/22) ### CLDV-65A — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Language, Literacy - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to introduce and apply the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Framework in the area of Language and Literacy. This course will guide teachers to visualize and consider how research and practices are appropriately implemented in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and other early childhood preschool classrooms. Students will learn developmentally appropriate strategies providing children active learning experiences in language and literacy; including oral, writing and reading strategies. (02/21) ### CLDV-65B — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Math - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to introduce and apply the California Preschool Learning Foundation and Frameworks for Mathematics. This course will guide teachers to consider how research and best practices can be appropriately implemented in classrooms for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and other preschool classes. Students will learn developmentally appropriate strategies providing children with the basic skills of mathematics: e.g. number sense, algebra and functions (classification and patterning), measurement, geometry, and mathematical reasoning. (02/21) ### CLDV-65C — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Science - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This is a course designed to introduce and apply California Preschool Learning Foundation and Frameworks of Science. This course will guide teachers to visualize and consider how the research and practices can be appropriately implemented in classrooms for transitional kindergarten and other preschool classes. Participants will learn strategies about providing children with the basic skills of scientific inquiry, such as observing and describing, comparing and contrasting, classifying, experimenting and recording and using the scientific vocabulary associated with these skills. (02/21) ### CLDV-65D — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: History and Social Science - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the history and social science domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of self and society, civics, history, geography, ecology, and economics. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65E — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Social and Emotional - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the social and emotional development domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including the strands of self, social interaction, and relationships. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65F — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: English Language Development - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the English language learners domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65G — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Performing Arts - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the performing arts domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of music, drama, and dance. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65H — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Visual Arts - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the visual arts domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including artistic expression and response, and skills using various art mediums. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65I — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Physical Development - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the physical development domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of fundamental movement skills, perceptual-motor skills and movement concepts, and active physical play. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks developed for this domain. Applicable to required or Child Development Permit holders, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21) ### CLDV-65J — Ca Preschool Foundations and Frameworks: Health - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 1 hour lecture - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Introduction to the Health domain of the California Preschool Learning Foundations and Frameworks including strands of health habits, safety, and nutrition. Provides practical strategies for implementing the curriculum frameworks. Applicable to required or professional development units for Child Development Permit holders, as well as pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and early-primary teachers. (02/21)