# Child Development (CHDEV) — Fall 2026 schedule

Merritt College · 36 sections · Seat counts as of 2026-10-18

Source: https://sa.peralta.edu/psc/PCCDCPRD/EMPLOYEE/SA/c/SSR_STUDENT_FL.SSR_CLSRCH_MAIN_FL.GBL

Term dates: Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 (from the sections' dates) · 7 sessions, with dates: /c/merritt-college/schedule/fall-2026/index.json · Academic calendar: https://www.peralta.edu/admissions/academic-calendar-finals-schedule-enrollment-calendar

Course descriptions: 2026-2027 catalog, /c/merritt-college/catalog/2026-2027/courses/chdev.md

## CHDEV 50 — Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42095 | 42095 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Laura Cheng | Closed |
| 42096 | 42096 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Tracey Black | Closed |
| 42561 | 42561 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Laura Cheng | Closed |
| 42596 | 42596 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Murillo | Closed |

## CHDEV 51 — Child Growth and Development (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42060 | 42060 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Lissette Dominguez | Closed |
| 42061 | 42061 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Tracey Black | Closed |
| 43121 | 43121 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Closed |
| 43375 | 43375 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Murillo | Closed |

## CHDEV 52 — Observation and Assessment (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42171 | 42171 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 6 of 38 open |

## CHDEV 53 — The Child, the Family and the Community (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42062 | 42062 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Haneefah Shuaibe | Closed |
| 42395 | 42395 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Alisa Burton | Closed |
| 42409 | 42409 | In person | Mon 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 106 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Bonnie Rippberger | 9 of 38 open |

## CHDEV 54A — Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42063 | 42063 | In person | Wed 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 111 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Bonnie Rippberger | Closed |

## CHDEV 54B — Introduction to Curriculum (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42566 | 42566 | In person | Mon 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 203 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Lissette Dominguez | 10 of 40 open |
| 43122 | 43122 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Closed |
| 44549 | 44549 | In person | Mon 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 111 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Nanu Clark | 30 of 40 open |
| 44587 | 44587 | In person | Mon 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 203 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Lissette Dominguez | Closed |

## CHDEV 55A — Practicum-Field Experience

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42191 | 42191 | In person | Tue/Thu 12:15–1:20pm, Merritt-A 106 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Michelle St Germaine | Closed, 4 waitlisted |
| 42192 | 42192 | In person | Tue/Thu 8:30am–12:05pm, Merritt-A 106 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Michelle St Germaine | Closed |

## CHDEV 55C — Advanced Practicum-Field Experience

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42392 | 42392 | In person | Thu 12:50–2:05pm, Merritt-A 106 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Michelle St Germaine | 13 of 20 open |
| 42393 | 42393 | In person | Thu 8:30am–12:45pm, Merritt-A 106 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Michelle St Germaine | 13 of 20 open |

## CHDEV 56A — Infant/Toddler Development and Care (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42886 | 42886 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Haneefah Shuaibe | Closed |
| 43374 | 43374 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Murillo | 18 of 38 open |
| 44588 | 44588 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Murillo | Closed |

## CHDEV 56B — Curriculum and Environments for Infants and Toddlers (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42394 | 42394 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Chew | Closed, 3 waitlisted |
| 42563 | 42563 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Chew | Closed |
| 44589 | 44589 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Chew | Closed |

## CHDEV 59 — Preschool Supervision and Staff Relations (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 43021 | 43021 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 8 of 38 open |

## CHDEV 68 — Play-Based Curriculum (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42462 | 42462 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | 4 of 38 open |

## CHDEV 74 — Health, Safety and Nutrition (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42112 | 42112 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Lissette Dominguez | Closed |
| 42564 | 42564 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Lissette Dominguez | 6 of 38 open |
| 44502 | 44502 | Arranged | Time and place arranged |  | Staff | Closed |

## CHDEV 80 — Teaching in a Diverse Society (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42097 | 42097 | In person | Mon 6:30–9:20pm, Merritt-S 455 | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Haneefah Shuaibe | Closed |
| 44751 | 44751 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Oct 12–Dec 19 | Iris Bradford | Closed |

## CHDEV 202 — California Preschool Learning Foundations: Literacy (1 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42889 | 42889 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Oct 17 | Bernadette Zermeno | Closed |

## CHDEV 208 — Strategies for Working with Challenging Behaviors (3 units)

| CRN | Section | Format | Meets | Dates | Instructor | Seats |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 42362 | 42362 | Online anytime | Online, no set time | Aug 24–Dec 19 | Shirley Chew | Closed |