Course Catalog Information (24-25)
CD 77Y
Special Projects in Child Development
Course Description
Offers an in-depth exploration of a special topic, issue or trend in the early childhood education field. It involves researching of a topic of interest to the student. Research may include a review of the literature, interviews and other fieldwork such as exploring community resources or investigating a common teaching practice for effectiveness. Meets the variable needs of students, the early childhood industry and community, and responds to a current issue, technique, or discourse. (This course meets NAEYC Standard 4c, Understanding Content Knowledge in ECE and Standard 5, Becoming a Professional; NBPTS Standards IX, Reflective Practice; and DEC-CEC Standard 9 Professional & Ethical Practice; ECE Competencies Professionalism.)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply research strategies and techniques to complete a proposed project of study.
Course Details
- Units
- 3 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
- Weekly Lab Hours: 9
- Gen Ed
- Non-GE Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to CSU only
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
- Also Listed As
- C D 77
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
- Consent of instructor and division dean and an approved Special Projects Contract is required Not open to students with credit in C D 77, C D 77W or C D 77X.