Catalog_2017_2018_3-7

100 2017-2018 Catalog Child Development - Communication CHDEV 1 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children................ 3 CHDEV 3 Introduction to Curriculum ..................................... 3 CHDEV 6 Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education ..................... 3 CHDEV 15 Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs.................. 3 CHDEV 20 Observation and Assessment ............3 CHDEV 30 Child, Family, and Community .................................... 3 CHDEV 37A Early Childhood Practicum .............3 CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development .....3 Total Units 24 Advisor(s): Barajas, Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow EARLY INTERVENTION ASSISTANT (MAJOR #R.561R.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   As a result of completing this program, students will be prepared and qualified to work in after school programs for school-age children. CHDEV 3 Introduction to Curriculum ............ 3 CHDEV 6 Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education ........ 3 CHDEV 11 The Young Child with Special Needs .................................. 3 CHDEV 15 Diversity and Culture in Early Care and Education Programs ................. 3 CHDEV 16 Early Intervention ........................... 3 CHDEV 17A Infant and Toddler Practicum ........ 3 CHDEV 20 Observation and Assessment ........... 3 CHDEV 30 Child, Family, and Community ..... 3 CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development .... 3 CHDEV 49 Guidance for Young Children ......... 3 Total Units 30 Advisor(s): Barajas, Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow FAMILY CHILD CARE (MAJOR #R.561S.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT   This certificate provides a foundation in early childhood education and is designed to meet the training needs of family child care providers, individuals who are licensed to care for children in their homes. Upon completion of this certificate, the student is prepared to offer quality in-home child care to families in the community.   Required Courses CHDEV 3 Introduction to Curriculum ............ 3 CHDEV 6 Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education............. 3 CHDEV 30 Child, Family, and Community...... 3 CHDEV 39 Child Growth and Development..... 3 CHDEV 151 Introduction to Family Child Care .................................................1 CHDEV 152 Quality Programs in Family Child Care .......................................1 Total Units 14 Advisor(s): Barajas, Davidson, Luera (Madera), Marsh, Swallow COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION (MAJOR #R.5342.AA) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE   The number one skill requested by employers is good communication skills. The associate degree in communication will give students a solid foundation of communication skills for a variety of situations. The overarching program outcome is that students will know how to gather, organize, and present information to others with confidence and competence. Communication courses focus on how people use messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels. Student Learning Outcomes • Demonstrate and apply core communication theories and principles • Construct and deliver competent presentations that are adapted to the audience and purpose • Critically evaluate communicative situations   Required Core Courses COMM 2 Interpersonal Communication ........ 3 COMM 4 Persuasion ....................................... 3 COMM 8 Group Communication ................... 3 COMM 25 Argumentation ................................ 3 Select one course............................................................. 3 COMM 1 Public Speaking .................... 3 COMM 1H Honors Public Speaking ....... 3 Select from the following ................................................ 3 COMM 10 Intercultural Communication .3 COMM 12 Fundamentals of Interpretation ....................... 3 COMM 15 Computer-Mediated Communication ................... 3