Merced College Courses

Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

The processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between fami

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

Examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children’s development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for d

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

Demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Stude

• California Community Colleges System
• 7 hours
• Paid Course

Examine the role of practicing educators and professionals working with young children and families in identifying, treating, and preventing child maltreatment, including abuse and neglect. Emphasis o

• California Community Colleges System
• 1 hour
• Paid Course

This is the entry-level comprehensive concepts course for computer science majors and recommended for science and math majors. Algorithm design, logic diagrams, problem solving, coding and debugging a

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

This course is an analysis of the nature and patterning of criminality and theories of criminal behavior. Crime control policies are critically examined regarding linkages among 1) social conflicts an

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the examination of due process from pre-arrest through trial and appeal. The history of due process and precedent will be examined through statutory law and interpretations of law r

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course offers an analysis of the doctrines of criminal liability in the United States and the classification of crimes against persons, property, morals, and public welfare. Special emphasis is p

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

This course examines criminal law and the psycho-socio dynamics of child abuse, elder abuse, spousal abuse, and sexual assault. (09/19)

• California Community Colleges System
• 3 hours
• Paid Course

An introduction to the fundamental concepts and models of application development including the basic concepts of program design, data structures, programming, problem solving, programming logic, and

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. Students achieve a basic understanding of how networks operate and ho

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 hours
• Paid Course

This course focuses on switching technologies and router operations that support small-to-medium business networks and includes Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) and security concepts. Students lea

• California Community Colleges System
• 6 hours
• Paid Course

This course introduces the core security concepts and skills needed to monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybercrime, cyberespionage, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, regulatory req

• California Community Colleges System
• 6 hours
• Paid Course