CHLD 68
Working With Children and Families in a Diverse Society
Description:	This course is designed to prepare students and professionals who will be working with young children to negotiate the cultural and sociopolitical contexts of a diverse society. Students will examine the contexts of race, culture, gender, and socio-economic class as they relate to child development and respectful interactions with families in an educational or social service environment. The focus will be on transformative education that encourages self-examination and reflection on issues related to social identity, stereotypes and bias, social and educational access, media and schooling, and creating pluralistic environments for children and families.
Recommended Preparation:	Course Completion of CHLD 10 OR Course Completion of CHLD 110.1 and CHLD 110.2; AND Eligibility for ENGL 1A OR EMLS 10 (formerly ESL 10)
Transferability:	CSU
Repeatability:	Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Grading Type:	Grade or P/NP
Sections listed are for Fall 2024