CDF 102: Family Development. Examines the stages of the family life cycle and interpersonal relationships among family members. (Lecture and discussion). Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 203: Child Development I. 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). Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 204: Child Development II. 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). Prerequisite: CDF 203. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 206: Music, Games and Creative Experiences for Young Children. 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. Prerequisite: CDF 204. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 305: Materials and Methods in Early Childhood Education. A study of content, methods, and materials for teaching young children in a group setting. Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 315: Child Guidance. Intense study of child development theories and guidance techniques. (Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory). Prerequisites: CDF 203 and CDF 204. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 316: Teacher's Role in Family/School Relations. A study of current principles and practices and the analysis of factors which enhance the teacher's role in family/school relations. (Lecture and report-writing). Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 318: Assessment of Young Children. A study and application of various assessment instruments and evaluative techniques utilized in determining the needs of children birth through five years. Prerequisites: CDF 203, 204, and 315. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 407: Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs I. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 408: Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Programs II. Supervised practicum in the Early Childhood Learning Center. (Eight hours laboratory, one hour lecture). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 409: Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs. Organization and administration of early childhood education programs including housing, equipment, programs, records, and parent involvement. Prerequisite: CDF 204 and 315. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 420: Parent Education*. Study and application of various principles and techniques useful in working with parents of preschool through adolescent children. Credit: 3 semester hours.
CDF 421: Cultural Diversity in American Child/ Family. Exploratory study of cultural aspects, value system, family, social and economic roles of various races and ethnic groups in the American Society. Credit: 3 semester hours.