Childhood Development & Family Relations Course Descriptions
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a three letter subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. The number on the right of each course description gives the semester credit hours for that course. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student is permitted to enroll in the course.
| CDF 101 - Intro Early Childhood Edu |
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Examines various program models and philosophies of early childhood education and includes a basic introduction to the overall needs of young children. (Lecture, field trips, and observation) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 102 - Family Development |
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Examines the stages of the family life cycle and interpersonal relationships among family members. (Lecture and discussion) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 203 - Child Care & Development I |
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This course examines the physical, mental, social, and emotional growth of a child from conception through age three. Providing quality care and education of infants and toddlers. (Lecture and observation) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 204 - Child Care and Development II |
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Prerequisite: CDF 203. A lecture/observation course designed for child development and early education (K/4) majors which examines the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of the child from age four through eight years. (Lecture and observation) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 206 - Music/Games/ Creative Experiences for Young Children |
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Prerequisite: CDF 204. Study of the creative process and imagination of young children. Appropriate procedures for the establishment of a climate conducive to creativity in preschool learning environments. 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 305 - Materials/Methods in Early Childhood Edu |
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Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. A study of content, methods, and materials for teaching young children in a group setting. 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 315 - Child Guidance |
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Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. Intense study of child development theories and guidance techniques. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 407 - Adv Practicum in Early Childhood Programs I |
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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 408 - Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs II |
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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture) 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 409 - Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs |
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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Organization and administration of early childhood education programs including housing, equipment, programs, records, and parent involvement. 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 420 - Parent Education |
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Study and application of various principles and techniques useful in working with parents of preschool through adolescent children. 3.000 Credit hours |
| CDF 421 - Cultural Diversity in American Child/Family |
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Exploratory study of cultural aspects, value system, family, social and economic roles of various races and ethnic groups in the American Society. 3.000 Credit hours |