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| CHLD 51 |
| Principles and Practices of Early Childhood Education |
| Description: | In this survey course of the early childhood education field, students will receive an introduction to the field of early childhood education, including overview of historical and contemporary models. Topics include an examination of developmentally and culturally appropriate principles as they apply to children's development, program components, teacher/child/family relationships, professional ethics, and career development. Students are required to observe and participate for 18 hours in a licensed early childhood program. The course is appropriate for students wishing to work with children from birth through age eight in a variety of childcare and educational programs. |
| Recommended Preparation: | Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent |
| Transferability: | CSU |
| Repeatability: | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
| Grading Type: | Grade or P/NP |
| Sections listed are for Fall 2025 |
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| | Sect | Days | Hours | Instructor | Location | Room | Units | Status | Total Seats | Current Enrollment | Seats Remaining | Date Begin/End | Date Final Exam | Books |
 | 2251 | M
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Partially Online | Cruz Carrasco P
Cruz Carrasco P | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus
Online | 3865
Online | 3.00 | Closed | 30 | 22 | 0 | 08/18-12/12
08/18-12/12 | 12/15/2025 | 
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| | This section meets every Monday 6- 8 pm on Zoom, and has an online component. This section is taught primarily in Spanish. |
| 0320 | T
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Partially Online | Allis M
Allis M | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus
Online | 3864
Online | 3.00 | Closed | 30 | 27 | 0 | 08/19-12/12
08/19-12/12 | 12/16/2025 |
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| | This section meets every Tuesday, 6- 8 pm face-to-face, and has an online component. |
| 2876 | W
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Partially Online | Hampton A
Hampton A | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus
Online | 3862
Online | 3.00 | Closed | 30 | 30 | 0 | 08/20-12/12
08/20-12/12 | 12/17/2025 |
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| | This section meets every Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm face-to-face, and has an online component. |
| 0718 | W | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Allis M | Kathleen Doyle Hall, Petaluma Campus | PC 230 | 3.00 | Open | 30 | 28 | 2 | 08/20-12/10 | 12/17/2025 |
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| 0319 | Th | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | MacKenzie B | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus | 3865 | 3.00 | Closed | 30 | 33 | 0 | 08/21-12/11 | 12/18/2025 |
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| 2252 | M
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Partially Online | Cruz Carrasco P
Cruz Carrasco P | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus
Online | 3865
Online | 3.00 | Restricted | 30 | 22 | 8 | 08/18-12/12
08/18-12/12 | 12/15/2025 |
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| | This section meets every Monday 6- 8 pm on Zoom, and has an online component. This section is taught primarily in Spanish. It is also a Sonoma County Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship cohort class. |
| 2526 | T
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Partially Online | Allis M
Allis M | Call Child Development Center, Santa Rosa Campus
Online | 3864
Online | 3.00 | Restricted | 30 | 27 | 3 | 08/19-12/12
08/19-12/12 | 12/16/2025 |
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| | This section meets every Tuesday 6- 8 pm face-to-face, and has an online component. It is also a Sonoma County Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship cohort class. |
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