# Child Development (CLDV) — Spring 2027 schedule

Merced College · 41 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-25

Source: https://ss-prod.mccd.edu/Student/Courses

Term dates: Jan 11, 2027 – May 1, 2027 (from the sections' dates) · 3 sessions, with dates: /c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/index.json · Academic calendar: https://catalog.mccd.edu/academic-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merced-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/cldv.md

## CLDV-01 — Child Growth and Development (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61602 | 61602 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Mon/Wed 12:35–2:00pm, Business and Economics 101 | Jan 11–May 1 | Candy Cowings | 43 of 46 open |
| 61605 | 61605 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Mon/Wed 9:20–10:45am, Business and Economics 101 | Jan 11–May 1 | Candy Cowings | 41 of 46 open |
| 62260 | 62260 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Candy Cowings | 28 of 50 open |
| 62899 | 62899 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Libby M. Soria | 28 of 50 open |
| 74129 | 74129 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 47 of 50 open |
| 74131 | 74131 | Live online, Online Lecture | Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Online | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 47 of 50 open |

## CLDV-02 — Child, Family and Community (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61606 | 61606 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Mon/Wed 11:00am–12:25pm, Business and Economics 101 | Jan 11–May 1 | Candy Cowings | 36 of 46 open |
| 62262 | 62262 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Libby M. Soria | 32 of 50 open |
| 62263 | 62263 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Libby M. Soria | 43 of 50 open |
| 72057 | 72057 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 43 of 50 open |

## CLDV-03 — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61603 | 61603 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Business and Economics 221 | Jan 11–May 1 | Marvin C. Patton | 39 of 48 open |
| 62894 | 62894 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Mar 8–May 1 | Lurdes Parra | 26 of 50 open |
| 62895 | 62895 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Lurdes Parra | 35 of 50 open |

## CLDV-04L — Observation and Assessment Practicum (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61401 | 61401 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Tue 8:00–11:05am, Child Development Center CDC; In-Person Lecture: Tue 11:30am–1:30pm, Child Development Center 16 | Jan 11–May 1 | Candy Cowings | 10 of 24 open |
| 61741 | 61741 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Thu 8:00–11:05am, Child Development Center CDC; In-Person Lecture: Thu 11:30am–1:30pm, Child Development Center 16 | Jan 11–May 1 | Libby M. Soria | 12 of 24 open |
| 62840 | 62840 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Susanne M. Valdez | 1 of 24 open, 10 waitlisted |

## CLDV-05 — Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61604 | 61604 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue/Thu 9:20–10:45am, Business and Economics 103 | Jan 11–May 1 | Marvin C. Patton | 46 of 50 open |
| 62610 | 62610 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Piret Leonetti | 12 of 50 open |
| 74135 | 74135 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 47 of 50 open |
| 74137 | 74137 | Live online, Online Lecture | Tue/Thu 12:35–2:00pm, Online | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 47 of 50 open |

## CLDV-06 — Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61695 | 61695 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue/Thu 11:00am–12:25pm, Business and Economics 222 | Jan 11–May 1 | Marvin C. Patton | 22 of 36 open |
| 78139 | 78139 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Wed 5:40–8:45pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | Lurdes Parra | 34 of 48 open |
| 78141 | 78141 | Live online, Online Lecture | Wed 5:40–8:45pm, Online | Jan 11–May 1 | Lurdes Parra | 34 of 48 open |

## CLDV-07 — Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62196 | 62196 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Piret Leonetti | 16 of 50 open |

## CLDV-07L — Practicum (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61701 | 61701 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Wed 8:00–11:05am, Child Development Center CDC; In-Person Lecture: Wed 11:30am–12:25pm, Child Development Center 16 | Jan 11–May 1 | Marvin C. Patton | Full (24/24), 2 waitlisted |
| 72055 | 72055 | Online anytime, Online Lecture, Online Laboratory | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 4 of 24 open |
| 74143 | 74143 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Wed 8:30–11:35am, LB CDC Head Start SOL; In-Person Lecture: Tue 4:30–5:25pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 1 of 28 open |
| 74145 | 74145 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Tue/Thu 8:30–11:35am, LB CDC Head Start SOL; In-Person Lecture: Tue 4:30–5:25pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 1 of 28 open |
| 74147 | 74147 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Mon/Wed 1:00–4:05pm, LB CDC Head Start SOL; In-Person Lecture: Tue 4:30–5:25pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | 3 of 28 open |
| 74149 | 74149 | In person, In-Person Lecture, In-Person Laboratory | In-Person Laboratory: Tue/Thu 1:00–4:05pm, LB CDC Head Start SOL; In-Person Lecture: Tue 4:30–5:25pm, Los Banos Campus Building B 134 | Jan 11–May 1 | April R. Heft | Full (15/28) |

## CLDV-09 — Human Development (Also: Psyc-09) (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61276 | 61276 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Mon/Wed 2:10–3:35pm, Business and Economics 221 | Jan 11–May 1 | Marvin C. Patton | 42 of 48 open |
| 62096 | 62096 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Jeanie M. Clifford | Full (50/50), 1 waitlisted |
| 62120 | 62120 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Jeanie M. Clifford | Full (10/10), 2 waitlisted |
| 62275 | 62275 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Victoria L. Bluett-Murphy | 16 of 50 open |

## CLDV-13 — Multi Language Learners (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 66741 | 66741 | In person, In-Person Lecture | Tue 5:40–8:45pm, Business and Economics 101 | Jan 11–May 1 | Jo Ann Melo | 46 of 46 open |

## CLDV-24 — Work Experience in Child Development (1-8 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 63401 | 63401 | Arranged, In Person Co-Op Education | Time and place arranged |  | Libby M. Soria | 24 of 24 open |
| 63402 | 63402 | Arranged, In Person Co-Op Education | Time and place arranged |  | Libby M. Soria | 24 of 24 open |
| 63403 | 63403 | Arranged, In Person Co-Op Education | Time and place arranged |  | Libby M. Soria | 24 of 24 open |
| 63404 | 63404 | Arranged, In Person Co-Op Education | Time and place arranged |  | Libby M. Soria | 23 of 24 open |

## CLDV-30 — Infant and Toddler Development (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62850 | 62850 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–Mar 5 | Oksana G. Oks | 30 of 50 open |

## CLDV-37 — Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education (2 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62163 | 62163 | Online anytime, Online Lecture | Online, no set time | Jan 11–May 1 | Libby M. Soria | 30 of 50 open |