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2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS) Courses
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Child Development and Family Studies
Child Development and Family Studies
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CDFS 111 - Preschool Child
(3 units)
Behavior and development in early childhood, with emphasis on the interaction of parents, children and teachers.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 211 - Guiding Young Children
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in PSY 100 or SOC 100 or CDFS 111 and CDFS majors, pre-majors and minors and FLE majors only.
Processes, techniques, models, research, and selected issues in child guidance as applied to 3-5 year-old children in family and community settings. Development of a personal approach to guidance based on current scientific research and theory concerning child development.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 214 - Environments for Preschool Children
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 and CDFS majors, pre-majors and minors only.
Introduction to preschool care-giving practices. Growth and development of preschool children relating to the classroom environment. Application of theories, models, and research to current preschool classroom practices.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 215 - Environments for Infants and Toddlers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 and CDFS majors, pre-majors and minors only.
Introduction to infant and toddler care-giving practices. Growth and development of children from birth through three years of age relating to the classroom environment. Application of theories, models, and research to current infant and toddler classroom practices.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 310 - Diversity in Child Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): CDFS 111 and CDFS 211 or consent of instructor.
Theories, practices, and case studies related to the diversity in child development and how they impact the caring, rearing, teaching, and socializing of children in multicultural settings
Letter grade only (A-F). -
CDFS 311 - Prenatal Development, Infancy and Toddlerhood
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 . CDFS majors & minors, FLE majors, and HDEV majors only.
Human development from conception through prenatal development, childbirth, the neonatal period, infancy and toddlerhood with emphasis on the various aspects of development and the environmental/social factors essential for human growth.
(Lecturer-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 312 - Family and Personal Development
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; PSY 100 or SOC 100 or ANTH 120 ; upper division standing; or consent of instructor.
Interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts underlying contemporary American family life and the influence of social and cultural conditions on human development.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 314 - The Older Child
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 ; or consent of instructor. CDFS majors & minors, FLE majors, and HDEV majors only.
Behavior and development in middle and late childhood and adolescence, with emphasis on individual and cultural differences.
(Lecturer-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 315 - Observation and Assessment with Young Children
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CDFS 111 , CDFS 211 , and CDFS 214 or CDFS 215
Assessment and observation strategies to document young children’s (infant through Transitional Kindergarten) learning and development. Reording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessments will be explored along with strategies for families and professional collaboration.
Letter grade only (A-F) -
CDFS 319 - Family Stress and Coping
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; ANTH 120 or PSY 100 or SOC 100 or consent of instructor; students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Examination of theories and research associated with stressors affecting family functioning throughout the lifecycle. Consideration given to both normative transitions and non-normative stressors. Emphasis on strategies to assist families to deal productively with stress and change.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 402 - Child and Family Law
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 312 ; upper division standing. CDFS and FLE majors only.
Establishment, conduct, and termination of marital and non-marital family relationships, including the rights and duties of the parties involved. Topics include marital disillusionment, child custody issues, property rights, domestic violence, adoption, support, genetic testing, and new trends in family law.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 406 - Adult Supervision and Mentoring in the Early Childhood Classroom
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CDFS 414 or CDFS 415 or CDFS 416
Methods and principles of supervising adults in the Early Childhood classroom. Emphasis is placed on the role of director, teacher, staff/student teacher: in the areas of supervision and mentoring. The course will discuss leadership theories, communication styles, mentoring, coaching, effective classroom environments and assessment tools.
Letter grade only (A-F). -
CDFS 407 - The Hospitalized Child
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CDFS and FLE majors and CDFS Minors.
Child Life Education focus on the psychosocial care of children and their families in health care settings. Effects of medical environments on children and their families with emphasis on strategies for interactions that enhance family coping.
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CDFS 408 - Transition to Parenthood and Family Dynamics
(3 units)
An empirically based evaluation of the transition to parenthood. It examines how a baby, from the onset of pregnancy to one year after the child’s birth, impacts a couple’s relationship. Both theory and research are emphasized.
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CDFS 409 - Language, Learning and the Developing Child: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CDFS majors and minors only. Freshmen excluded.
Explores the communicative-linguistic, cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development of the child from the prenatal to adolescent period across diverse cultures with an emphasis on language acquisition and the learning process.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students currently enrolled in the Liberal Studies program. Not open for credit to student with credit in LING 429, EDEL 429, and EDP 428. -
CDFS 410 - International Families: Families in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 312 and CDFS majors & minors and FLE majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Basic concepts and definitions relating cross-cultural studies will be discussed. Important family life cycle changes will be explained for major ethnic groups within the United States. Family life in selected international families will also be examined.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 411 - Individual Child Study and Guidance
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 311 or CDFS 314 or HDEV 307 or PSY 361 and CDFS majors & minors, FLE majors, and HDEV majors only. Upper division standing.
Analysis and interpretation of theory, research, trends and techniques for the study and guidance of the individual child in family and community settings.
(Lecture-activity 3 hours) -
CDFS 412 - Family Interaction
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 312 . CDFS majors, CDFS Minors, FLE majors, and HDEV majors only. Upper division standing.
Dynamics of interaction and communication in interpersonal relationships throughout the family life cycle. Experience with a variety of communication skills in small group settings.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 413 - Child and Family in the Community
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 312 . CDFS majors, CDFS minors, FLE majors, and HDEV majors only. Upper division standing.
Study of cultural varieties and the needs of the contemporary American family in an urban community; analysis of current issues and problems; identification of and experience with community resources and agencies.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 414 - Fieldwork with Preschool Children
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 , CDFS 211 , CDFS 214 ; or consent of instructor.
Supervised teaching/learning experience with preschool children including development of skills for observation and assessment as well as curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation.
(Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours) -
CDFS 415 - Fieldwork with Infants/Toddlers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 111 , CDFS 211 , CDFS 215 ; or consent of instructor.
Supervised teaching/learning experience with preschool children including development of skills for observation and assessment as well as curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters with assignments reflecting increasing levels of difficulty. -
CDFS 416 - Introduction to Administration and Supervision of Child Development Programs
(3 units)
Prerequisites: CDFS majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Minimum and recommended standards and laws pertaining to housing, equipment, play space, adult/child ratio, health supervision and meal service for children’s programs. Selection and supervision of personnel, program planning and directing.
(Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 418 - Parent Education
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CDFS 111 and CDFS majors, CDFS minors, and FLE majors only. Upper division standing.
Principles and techniques for working with parents in community and school programs. Assessment of needs and development of programs for adults in a variety of social and cultural settings.
(Lecture-activity 3 hours) -
CDFS 419 - Family Life Education
(3 units)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in CDFS 413 ; CDFS majors and FLE majors only. Exclude Freshmen.
History, purpose, principles, ethics, ten substance areas, and paradigms of family life education will be explored. Planning, implementing, and evaluating family life education programs will be discussed. Gender, ethnicity, and diversity issues related to family life education will be stressed.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hours) -
CDFS 492A - Internship in Child Development and Family Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Student must be a Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Development and Family Studies major; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; approval of a faculty advisor in Child Development and Family Studies; and CDFS 411 , CDFS 413 , and CDFS 414 or CDFS 415 . Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. Students receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator. CDFS 492A may not be taken concurrently with CDFS 492B or FCS 392A .
Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation.
(Seminar 3 hours) May be repeated for 6 units maximum. -
CDFS 492B - Internship in Family Life Education
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Student must be a major in Family and Consumer Sciences in the option of Family Life Education; have senior standing; have a 2.5 overall GPA or a 3.0 major GPA; have approval of a faculty advisor in Child Development and Family Studies; have completed CDFS 413 and CDFS 419 each with a grade of “C” or higher. A course in which a grade lower than “C” is received must be retaken and successfully completed prior to enrolling in any course for which it is a prerequisite. Students receiving a grade lower than a “C” may proceed with other courses with approval of the Area Coordinator. CDFS 492B may not be taken concurrently with CDFS 492A or FCS 392A .
Field experience in which student assumes a preprofessional role in a professional setting. Objectives developed by student with supervisor must be approved by major advisor and form the basis for evaluation.
(Seminar 3 hours) May be repeated for 6 units maximum.
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