Programs
Department Chair
Nancy L. Hurlbut
Department of Child Development
Jenkins Hall 206C
(707) 826-3471
Child Development
(Liberal Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Liberal Studies Child Development
The Program
This major helps men and women integrate the ever-growing body of knowledge
about children and their environments and determine implications and
applications of that knowledge to a variety of settings. This interdisciplinary
major provides a holistic approach to the study of children, birth to
age eighteen.
The following careers are available to our graduates: preschool teacher,
after-school program leader, child abuse prevention worker, civilian
employee for military base family/child services, consultant for employer-sponsored
child/family program, director of child/family services, early childhood
special education teacher, home visitor for at-risk families, infant/toddler
intervention worker, licensing representative, parent educator, Peace
Corps/Americorps volunteer, public policy advocate, recreation leader,
researcher, resource and referral coordinator, social worker, elementary
teacher, youth services coordinator.
Humboldt's program is unique among the child development programs in
the CSU system in that:
- core courses (which all students take) give cohesive and comprehensive
attention to children's development and socialization;
- an on-campus practicum is required;
- additional practicums with children or families are available in
the emphasis and specialization areas;
- course work beyond the core is based on the student's own identified
special interests.
Various resources exist within the department to facilitate students
familiarity with their major, the department faculty and the campus
community. A student resource room with a textbook library, career files,
computer and printer are available. The department practices mandatory
academic advising and students are frequently contacted through electronic
communication.
Preparation
High school students should take courses in History, Political Science,
English, and Speech.
Requirements for the Major
Core (35 units)
Emphasis (15 units)
Specialization (8 units)
Students must earn a minimum grade of C- in all courses required for
the major: core, emphasis, and specialization.
CORE
Take the core courses in the order below. These courses help students
acquire competencies essential for getting maximum meaning from subsequent
emphasis and specialization courses.
Two courses from the following (6 units):
CD 253 Prenatal & Infant Development
CD 255 Early Childhood Development
CD 256 Middle Childhood Development
Plus:
CD 211 Perspectives: Professional Development
CD 251 Child & Society
CD 257 Supervised Work with Children, I
CD 310 Perspectives: History & Theory
CD 352 Parent/Child Relationships
CD 354 Methods of Observation*
CD 355 Language Development or
COMM 422 Children's Communication Development
CD 366 Exceptional Children & Their Families
CD 469 Contemporary Issues in Child Development
CD 479 Policy Analysis & Advocacy
Students should not take courses in the emphasis and specialization
areas until their Student Study Programs have been approved or they
have completed CD 211.
EMPHASIS AREA
Select a minimum of 15 units for an emphasis area. A minimum of nine
must come from one discipline. (A student from a community college with
transferable course work in child development may utilize those units
for the emphasis or specialty area if those courses meet the individual's
special interests.)
Child Development
CD/HED 334 Maternal & Child Nutrition
CD 356 Curriculum Development for Early Childhood
CD 357 Early Literacy
CD 358 Supervised Work with Children, II
CD 359 Infant/Toddler Practicum
CD 362 Children & Stress
CD 370 Working with Family Resources
CD 443 / 543 Developmental Models & Learning Environments
CD 446 / 546 Structure & Content of Children's Thinking
CD 461 Topics in Early Childhood Administration
CD 463 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
CD 464 Atypical Child Development
CD 465 Parents in Partnership
CD 467 Working with Culturally Diverse Families (also satisfies Diversity/Common
Ground)
CD 482 Directed Field Experience
Psychology
PSYC 165 Career Decision Making & Life Planning
PSYC 311 Human Development
PSYC 321 Biological Bases of Behavior
PSYC 324 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 337 Personality Theory & Research
PSYC 436 Human Sexuality
PSYC 454 Interviewing & Counseling Techniques
PSYC 473 Drug Use & Abuse
PSYC 482 Field Study
PSYC 517 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSYC 518 Social & Emotional Problems of Children
Social Work
SW 104 Introduction to Social Work & Social Work Institutions
SOC 306 The Changing Family
SW 340 Social Work Methods I
SW 341 Social Work Methods II
SW 431 Juvenile Delinquency
SW 440 Family Social Work
SW 442 Special Issues in Social Work Methods
SW 455 Field Experience (must be a social work double major to enroll)
SW 456 Field Experience Seminar (must be a social work double major
to enroll)
SW 480 Special Topics: Family Violence
SW 480 Special Topics: Substance Abuse
SW 480 Special Topics: Social Work with Children
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Select a minimum of eight units for a specialization area. (Depending
upon their educational goals, students may create their own specialization
area, mixing courses from several areas, or use courses from one of
the areas listed below.)
Curriculum Development
CD 356 Curriculum Development for Early Childhood
CD 357 Early Literacy
CD 358 Supervised Work with Children, II
CD 443 / 543 Developmental Models & Learning Environments
CD 446 / 546 Structure & Content of Children's Thinking
ENGL 323 Children's Literature
ENGL 326 Language Study for Teachers
ENGL 344 Adolescent Literature
KINS 475 Elementary School Physical Education
THEA 322 Creative Drama
THEA 324 Puppetry
THEA 484 Creative Dance for the Classroom
Diversity
CD 109Y American Sign Language: Level I
CD 109Z American Sign Language: Level II
CD 362 Children & Stress
CD 464 Atypical Child Development
CD 467 Working with Culturally Diverse Families (also satisfies Diversity/Common
Ground)
PSYC 517 Psychology of Exceptional Children
PSYC 518 Social & Emotional Problems of Children
SW 431 Juvenile Delinquency
SW 480 Special Topics: Family Violence
SW 480 Special Topics: Social Work with Children
English as a Second Language
COMM 322 Intercultural Communication
ENGL 326 Language Study for Teachers
ENGL 417 Second Language Acquisition
ENGL 435 Issues in English as a Second/Foreign Language
ENGL 436 Integrating Language & Content in English Instruction
Recreational Programming
KINS 475 Elementary School Physical Education
REC 200 Foundations of Recreation Studies
REC 210 Recreation Leadership
REC 320 Organization, Administration, & Facility Planning
REC 330 Outdoor Education
REC 340 Camp Organization & Counseling
REC 420 Legal & Financial Aspects of Recreation
Program Administration
BA 110 Introduction to Business
BA 210 Legal Environment of Business
BA 310 Business Law
BA 345 Marketing Essentials
BA 355 Essentials of Financial & Management Accounting
BA 365 Finance Essentials
BA 375 Management Essentials
CD 461 Topics in Early Childhood Administration
CD 463 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
Child Development /
Elementary Education
- Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Liberal Studies Child Development/Elementary Education concentration
Please note: This program is distinct from Humboldt's Child Development (Liberal Studies) program or Liberal Studies/Elementary Education.
The Program
Child Development/Elementary Education (CDEE) is designed for students who wish to become elementary school teachers. The California Commission for Teacher Credentialing has approved this subject-matter program as preparation for an elementary credential program. Completion of CDEE requirements also satisfies Humboldt's general education, institutions, and diversity and common ground requirements.
CDEE has several distinct features:
- Students take the traditional disciplines taught in elementary schools alongside courses focusing on developmental characteristics of children.
- The program emphasizes working with children from grades K-6.
- Students learn how the classroom, school, home, and community environments impact the child learner and the learning process.
- Courses explore different philosophies of education but emphasize those that see children as active learners who construct knowledge when engaged in meaningful experiences.
- Students have opportunities to explore careers to clarify their professional goals.
- Students participate in multiple supervised classroom experiences.
Elementary school teachers work in self-contained classrooms and, therefore, must be able to teach children "the Three Rs." But they must also integrate social studies; the visual and performing arts; health and physical education; life, physical, and earth sciences; and literature. CDEE uses the liberal arts to give students background in content areas they will teach. Simultaneously, child development courses orient participants to the children with whom they will work.
The depth of study area focuses on teaching five- to nine-year-old children enrolled in kindergarten through third grade. It provides in-depth exposure to theories and methodologies that consider children as capable and active learners engaging in hands-on activities relevant to their lives.
The CDEE concentration encourages frequent self-assessment and guided career exploration. Students explore both teaching and other professions that make use of their knowledge and skills. Supervised experiences in children's classrooms are key. The CDEE student can acquire guidance and discipline skills and prepare developmentally appropriate curriculum while working in early primary classrooms.
To apply to the Humboldt's elementary education credential program, CDEE students must complete all required courses with a grade of C- or better and have at least a 2.7 overall grade-point average.
Also, the CCTC requires all majors to complete subject-matter assessment. The assessment (conducted during the student's final semester) involves submitting a professional portfolio and successfully completing an interview. Subject-matter assessment is required before entering any CCTC-approved credential programs. (See the admission requirements to Humboldt's elementary education credential program.)
Requirements for the Major
Core Liberal Arts
Designed to meet CCTC guidelines as well as GE and institutions requirements. Optional credit/no credit classes must be taken for a letter grade.
GE AREA A:
Follow instructions in the section titled Planning Your Bachelor's Degree.
GE AREA B, Lower Division:
At least one lab required.
- BIO 104 General Biology or
- BIO 105 Principles of Biology
- MATH 308B - MATH 308C Mathematics for Elementary Education
- Earth Science (geology, oceanography, forestry, wildlife, astronomy).
GE AREA C, Lower Division:
At least three units must include performance/production.
- Select one course in performing arts ( THEA 103 , 105 , 108 )
- ENGL 105 Introduction to Literature
- MUS 104 Introduction to Music
GE AREA D, Lower Division:
GEOG 104 Regional Spatial Analysis
HIST 104 Western Civilization to1650
ES 105 Introduction to Cultural Minorities in the United States
GE AREA E:
Follow instructions .
INSTITUTIONS:
HIST 110 US History to 1877
PSCI 110 American Government or
PSCI 359 California Government
GE AREA B, Upper Division:
SCI 331 Fundamental Science Concepts for Elementary Education
GE AREA C, Upper Division
ENGL 323 Children's Literature
GE AREA D, Upper Division:
GEOG 470 Topics in Geography for Teachers
Child Development Core (35 units)
CD 211 Perspectives: Professional Development
CD 251 Child & Society
CD 255 Early Childhood Development
CD 256 Middle Childhood Development
CD 257 Supervised Work with Children I
CD 310 Perspectives: History & Theory
CD 352 Parent/Child Relationships
CD 354 Methods of Observation
CD 355 Language Development
CD 366 Exceptional Children & Their Families
CD 469 Contemporary Issues in Child Development
CD 479 Family Policy
Depth of Study: Human Development
EMPHASIS AREA
ART 358 Art Structure
CD 356 Curriculum Development for Early Childhood
CD 357 Early Literacy
CD 358 Supervised Work with Children II
CD 467 Working with Culturally Diverse Families*
CD 499 Subject-Matter Assessment (1 unit)
KINS 475 Elementary School Physical Education
SPECIALIZATION AREA
CD 443 Developmental Models & Learning Environments or
CD 446 Structure & Content of Children's Thinking
CD 482 Directed Field Experience (Primary School)
* Also satisfies diversity/common ground requirement
Requirements for the Minors
Early Childhood Development
This minor provides a background in development of children, birth through age eight. Attention focuses on family relations, meeting special needs of children, and developing observational skills. The minor may be useful to those wishing to work in child and family services.
Please note: many of these courses have prerequisites.
Growth & Development: (complete both):
CD 253 Prenatal & Infant Development
CD 255 Early Childhood Development
Guidance & Discipline: (select one):
CD 257 Supervised Work with Children, I
CD 359 Infant/Toddler Practicum
Observational Skills:
CD 354 Methods of Observation
Special Needs of Children (select one):
CD 362 Children & Stress
CD 366 Exceptional Children & Their Families
CD 464 Atypical Child Development
Family Relations (select one):
CD 352 Parent/Child Relations*
CD 465 Parents in Partnership
CD 467 Working with Culturally Diverse Families*
Child Development Permit
Students minoring in ECD may wish to explore requirements for the Child Development Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and required for teaching in state-funded and most federally-funded child care programs in California. For permit requirements, please go to the department office in Jenkins Hall 206C.
American Sign Language and Special Populations
See separate heading, American Sign Language and Special Populations
Family Studies
See separate heading, Family Studies.
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