{ "college": "porterville-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "code": "CHDV", "name": "Child Development (CHDV)", "sourceUrl": "https://reg-prod.ec.kccd.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=courseSearch", "courses": [ { "code": "CHDV P115", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P115", "title": "Curriculum and Strategies for Children with Special Needs", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "This course covers curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. It focuses on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. It includes the role of the teachers as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p115", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P117", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P117", "title": "Teaching in a Diverse Society", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "ECE 230" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "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 anti-racist classroom communities. Includes self-reflection on the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p117", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p117", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p117", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P118", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P118", "title": "Introduction to Children with Special Needs", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. This course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p118", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p118", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P119", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P119", "title": "Health, Safety and Nutrition", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "ECE 220" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "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.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p119", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p119", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p119", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P121", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P121", "title": "Infant/Toddler Development", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months. Course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p121", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P122", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P122", "title": "Child/Family and Community", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "CDEV 110" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "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. This course is also taught online. Not open to students with credit in Child Development 42.", "notes": [ "General education: PC-Area 4; CSU-D7", "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p122", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p122", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p122", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P142", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P142", "title": "Principles/Practices of Teaching Young Children", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "ECE 120" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally 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 appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p142", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p142", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p142", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P143", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P143", "title": "Practicum/Field Experience", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours", "prerequisite": "CHDVP122, CHDVP142, CHDVP144, and CDEV C1000 with a “C” or better.", "cid": [ "ECE 210" ], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "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.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p143", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p143", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P144", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P144", "title": "Introduction to Curriculum", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "ECE 130" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "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.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p144", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p144", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p144", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P161", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P161", "title": "Infant/Toddler Care and Education", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "Applies current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p161", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P239", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P239", "title": "Observation and Assessment", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [ "ECE 200" ], "transfer": [ "CSU", "UC" ], "description": "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.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p239", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "fall-2026", "name": "Fall 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/chdv/#chdv-p239", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 2, "open": 2, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p239", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P244", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P244", "title": "Supervision of Adults", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Methods and principles of supervising student teachers, volunteers, staff, and other adults in early care and education settings. Emphasis is on the roles and development of early childhood professionals as mentors and leaders.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p244", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p244", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P245", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P245", "title": "Administration I: Programs in Early Childhood Education", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Introduction to the administration of early childhood 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 early care and education program. This course is approved for pass/no pass grading option.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p245", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p245", "subject": "CHDV" } ] }, { "code": "CHDV P246", "subject": "CHDV", "number": "P246", "title": "Administration II: Personnel and Leadership in Early Childhood Education", "units": "3", "hours": "Total lecture 54 hours", "cid": [], "transfer": [ "CSU" ], "description": "Effective strategies for personnel management and leadership in early care and education settings. Includes legal and ethical responsibilities, supervision techniques, professional development, and reflective practices for a diverse and inclusive early care and education program. Designed to meet the California State Child Development Permit Matrix requirements for Site Supervisors. Approved for pass/no pass grading option.", "notes": [ "Degree applicable" ], "offered": [ { "term": "summer-2026", "name": "Summer 2026", "sections": 1, "open": 0, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/chdv/#chdv-p246", "subject": "CHDV" }, { "term": "spring-2027", "name": "Spring 2027", "sections": 1, "open": 1, "url": "/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/chdv/#chdv-p246", "subject": "CHDV" } ] } ] }