Degree Requirements and Courses
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General Studies: Human Development AS Degree
General Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AS.1501
The Human Development emphasis permits students to explore the areas of early childhood education, teacher preparation, and family studies in order to develop foundational concepts and skills in working with people of all ages. Students will recognize that each human life, characterized by multiple influences and interrelated domains, is worthy of study, both individually and within a variety of contexts.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalECE 1
GE
M
3
Human Development
ECE 1
This course involves a study of development and behavior throughout the human life span. Classic and up-to-date research on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains will be presented. Theories will be integrated with practical application concepts throughout the course, underscoring the importance of life-long learning and adaptation. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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EDUC 1
M
3
Introduction to Education
EDUC 1
Advisory: ENGL C1000 with a grade of C or higher
This course introduces students to the American public education system, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Topics include professional ethics, governance and financing of public education, historical and philosophical foundations, and contemporary issues. The course introduces California's content standards, curriculum frameworks, and teaching performance expectations. Students complete a minimum of 45 hours of structured observations in public school classrooms in cooperation with at least one instructor-approved certificated classroom teacher. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course introduces students to the American public education system, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Topics include professional ethics, governance and financing of public education, historical and philosophical foundations, and contemporary issues. The course introduces California's content standards, curriculum frameworks, and teaching performance expectations. Students complete a minimum of 45 hours of structured observations in public school classrooms in cooperation with at least one instructor-approved certificated classroom teacher. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalECE 2
M
3
Child, Family, Community
ECE 2
This course covers the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. It also examines the influence of multiple societal contexts, and explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children's development, birth through adolescence. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HUSV 12
M
3
Standards & Practices in Human Services
HUSV 12
Advisory: HUSV 70 with a grade of C or higher.
This course explores the theoretical perspectives and professional standards involved in Human Services-with particular emphasis on Social Work Practices. Students will be introduced to the practices of engagement, assessment, intervention, documentation, and conflict resolution while consistently integrating these with the systems framework and strengths perspective. Professional and personal ethics will be stressed throughout the course. Multicultural competence and policy development will also be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course explores the theoretical perspectives and professional standards involved in Human Services-with particular emphasis on Social Work Practices. Students will be introduced to the practices of engagement, assessment, intervention, documentation, and conflict resolution while consistently integrating these with the systems framework and strengths perspective. Professional and personal ethics will be stressed throughout the course. Multicultural competence and policy development will also be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HUSV 16
M
3
Marriage and Family
HUSV 16
This course is a sociological and psychological analysis of family as an institution, including historical and recent changes, its present nature, and the socio-cultural and economic forces shaping these changes. Topics studied include dating, courtship, marriage, family life, dual career marriages, divorce, single parenting, domestic violence, and other contemporary issues. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalNUTR 25
M
3
Nutrition
NUTR 25
This course is an introduction to nutrition science, integrating concepts and research from biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, and psychology to explain the interaction between nutrients and the human body. It explores the biological basis of nutrient standards and examines the effects of nutrition, behavior, and exercise on human health. Physical and biological sciences are connected to nutrition and physiological processes, exploring the interconnectedness of physical and life sciences in the context of real-world applications. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
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ECE 22
M
3
Care & Education for Infants & Toddlers
ECE 22
This course focuses on the planning, preparation, and presentation of developmentally appropriate curriculum activities, materials, and learning environments for use with infants and toddlers to support physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development. Emphasis will be placed upon increasing the student's skills in critically analyzing education settings and materials for infants and toddlers. Special attention will be given to both indoor and outdoor environments and curriculum. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalECE 52
M
3
Guidance and Classroom Mgmt Strategies
ECE 52
This course explores principles and strategies of positive guidance for adults interacting with young children (ages 0-8). The cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics and needs of children will be examined. This course would be of interest to parents, educators, caregivers, and any adult involved with or interested in children. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ECE 15
M
3
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
ECE 15
This course focuses on the laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. Includes the teacher's role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
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