Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

Child Development Course Offerings

SUBJ NUM	Title	Units	Semester Offered	Course Flags
CHLD 189	Intro Children's Center	1.0 -2.0	INQ
2 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (001444)
CHLD 198	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (001445)
CHLD 251	Observational Techniques	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 (may be taken concurrently). This course includes acquisition and application of basic observation skills regarding children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001441)
CHLD 252	Child Development	3.0	FS	GE USD
A study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence. The course examines genetic, biological, and environmental influences including cross-cultural issues. Scheduled observations are included. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved US Diversity course. (001442)
CHLD 255	Marriage and Family Relationships	3.0	FS	GE
This is an introductory course to marriage and family, including psychological, physiological, and social aspects of close personal relationships. The topics include dating, courtship, marriage, family life, dual career marriages, single parenting, and other contemporary issues. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved General Education course. (001443)
CHLD 272	Children in a Changing World	3.0	FS	GE GC
To address the challenge of understanding development in its many contexts and manifestations, this course provides a global investigation of critical issues influencing the lives of children. This course focuses on familial and societal influences on children's development and explores how the concept of childhood is shaped by cultural and social practices and policies. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course. This is an approved Global Cultures course. (021161)
CHLD 282S	Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum for Children: Theory to Practice	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD majors only. This course examines the role of curriculum in effective learning programs for children's development. Students gain skills in applying knowledge of children's growth and development to appropriate experiences in the creative arts, play, math, science, literacy, and language. Planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum activities are key components of the course. Students in the class work directly with children in an approved community program approximately 3 hours a week. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours independent study. Formerly CHLD 282. (001447)
CHLD 299	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (020592)
CHLD 321	Risk and Resilience in Development	3.0	SP
The goal of this online course is to explore typical development related to healthy children with healthy relationships and to put that in the context of children with risk (i.e., adverse experiences) and children who overcome that risk (i.e., resilient). This understanding is viewed through the lens of neurobiology (e.g., regulation and dysregulation understood through brain functioning). Additionally, working with youth experiencing either adverse trauma or relational poverty is emphasized. 3 hours lecture. (021761)
CHLD 333W	Children's Gender and Sexuality Development (W)	3.0	FS	GE W
Prerequisite: Junior standing. This topical course is designed for students who wish to develop a broader and deeper understanding of children's gender and sexuality development. Students study multiple theoretical explanations of gender and sexuality development, and learn how biological, social, cultural, and cognitive influences impact concepts of gender and sexuality. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved Writing Course. This is an approved General Education course. (021356)
CHLD 350	Prenatal-Infant Development: Advanced	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 or PSYC 355. This course studies characteristic developmental changes in and environmental influences on human infants from conception to approximately two years of age. Special emphasis is on sensory-perceptual abilities, social-emotional interactions, and cognitive developmental processes. Guided observations of infants required. 3 hours discussion. (001446)
CHLD 351	Toddler-Early Childhood Development: Advanced	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 or PSYC 355. This course examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of growth during the stages of toddlerhood and early childhood (approximately ages 2 through 5), as well as contextual influences (e.g. family, group experiences, socioeconomic status, culture) on development for children of this age. 3 hours lecture. (021623)
CHLD 353W	Methods of Inquiry in Child Development (W)	3.0	FS	GW W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, GE Quantitative Reasoning (A4), CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD majors only. Students learn the fundamentals of scientific methodology, increase their knowledge of qualitative research methods, and acquire quantitative skills in measurement and statistical evaluation. These skills are applied through reviewing, evaluating, and communicating research. Students also identify the major dimensions of research strategies used in child development and related fields. 2 hours seminar, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (001448)
CHLD 354	The School-Aged Child	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 or PSYC 355. This class examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of growth during the school-aged years (ages 5 through 12), as well as contextual influences (e.g., family, school, peer group) on children's development. Particular attention is paid to the implications of developmental patterns for those who work with school-aged children. 3 hours lecture. (001449)
CHLD 357	Adolescent Development	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 or PSYC 355. This course provides a broad research and theory-based overview of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, moral, and identity development during adolescence. An ecological framework is used to examine the influence of sociocultural contexts, ethnicity, gender, family, peers, and school settings on adolescent experience and development. 3 hours discussion. (001461)
CHLD 382	Professional Seminar in Child Development: Current Issues	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD 282, CHLD 353W, junior standing, CHLD majors only. This course examines and appraises current and professional issues affecting the field of child development. Cultural and political influences on the practices of professionals in the field are explored and analyzed. 3 hours lecture. (020216)
CHLD 389	Internship in Child Dev	1.0 -3.0	FS
3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. (001454)
CHLD 392S	Child Development Practicum: Advanced	4.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD 282, CHLD 353W; junior standing; department permission; CHLD majors only This course is a supervised practicum. Students plan and implement a developmentally effective program for children, assess children's developmental progress, and evaluate their own effectiveness and professional development in a leadership role. An emphasis on families and programs is included. Department permission is required; enrollment is limited. 3 hours activity, 1 hour independent study. Formerly CHLD 392. (001455)
CHLD 398	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour lecture. (001457)
CHLD 399	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001458)
CHLD 440	Issues in Assessment for Children and Families	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, CHLD 282, CHLD 353W, junior standing, CHLD majors only. This course provides an overview of child and family assessment. The course offers the student both research-based theory and practical applications in these areas. Students apply the knowledge gained during class sessions and readings to relevant assigned projects and papers. 3 hours lecture. (001459)
CHLD 451	Working with Families in Diverse Communities: Advanced	3.0	SP	USD
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, junior standing. This course is the study of inter-relationships among staff, families, and children in child development programs. It includes knowledge of family education, communication techniques, staff management and relationships, development of cultural competence, and other aspects of program functioning. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved US Diversity course. (001460)
CHLD 455	Seminar in Family Relations	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD 252 or CHLD 255 or PSYC 355, junior standing. This course is an advanced study of the interpersonal relationships among family members. Topics of reading and discussion include theories and research on family structure and function, family crises, child raising patterns, family finances, and other related topics as per instructor choice. 3 hours discussion. (001462)
CHLD 456	Administration of Child Development Programs: Advanced	3.0	FA
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, junior standing. This course focuses on the role of the program administrator in various types of licensed child development facilities. Topics include programming, fiscal oversight, licensing regulations, personnel decisions, legal issues, and management aspects of children's programs. 3 hours seminar. (001463)
CHLD 462	Adult Supervision in Child Development Programs: Advanced	3.0	SP
Prerequisites: CHLD 251, CHLD 252, junior standing. This course offers opportunities to gain skills and knowledge about supervising adults in the workplace. Topics include interpersonal communication techniques, adult learning theory, leadership skills, professional collaboration, and personnel assessment in the early childhood education field. 3 hours lecture. (001465)
CHLD 489	Internship in Child Development	1.0 -6.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an internship offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Provides direct experience in agencies, institutions, or work settings appropriate to the application of Child Development background and training. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001466)
CHLD 492S	Child Development Practice: Children and Families	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 303, BIOL 318, or CHLD 321; CHLD 382, CHLD 392, senior standing, CHLD major. This class is a guided internship for majors in Child Development. Based on individually determined internship learning objectives, students select a community-based agency placement that matches their career interest in children from birth through emerging adulthood and/or their families. Students spend a minimum of 7.5 hours a week in their internship placement for 12 weeks. 4 hours activity, 3 hours independent study. Formerly CHLD 492. (001467)
CHLD 495HW	Senior Seminar in Child Development - Honors (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: BIOL 303, BIOL 318 or CHLD 321; CHLD 392, senior standing, CHLD majors only, acceptance in undergraduate honors program, department permission. This capstone seminar integrates the perspectives of various disciplines concerned with the developing child. Its emphasis is on physical, cognitive, personality, and social development of the child in relationship to the family, community, and society. From a research framework, the topics include program practices, professional ethics, collaboration, case management, effective communication, leadership styles, self evaluation, and professional responsibilities. Students also complete comprehensive portfolios as part of the course requirements. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved Writing Course. (001469)
CHLD 495W	Senior Seminar in Child Development (W)	3.0	FS	W
Prerequisites: BIOL 303, BIOL 318, or CHLD321; CHLD 382, CHLD 392, senior standing, CHLD majors only. This capstone seminar integrates the perspectives of various disciplines concerned with the developing child. Its emphasis is on physical, cognitive, personality, and social development of the child in relationship to the family, community, and society. From a research framework, the topics include program practices, professional ethics, collaboration, case management, effective communication, leadership styles, self evaluation, and professional responsibilities. Students also complete comprehensive portfolios as part of the course requirements. 3 hours seminar. This is an approved Writing Course. (001468)
CHLD 498	Special Topics	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisites: Department permission. This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours seminar. (001470)
CHLD 499	Special Problems	1.0 -3.0	FS
Prerequisite: Department permission. This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member and receive department permission to enroll. 3 hours weekly supervision per unit. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (001471)
CHLD 499H	Honors Independent Study	3.0	FS
Prerequisites: CHLD majors only; acceptance in undergraduate honors program, department permission. Independent study resulting in a piece of scholarly or creative work involving substantial research to be completed and publicly presented. This will be the first course taken in the year-long honors program in the major and is open only to undergraduate honors students. 9 hours independent study. (001472)
CHLD 689	Internship	1.0 -6.0	INQ
This course is an internship offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading. (021873)
CHLD 697	Independent Study	1.0 -3.0	INQ
Prerequisite: Faculty permission. This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (021851)