DeAnza College Courses

An introductory course that examines the major physical, psychosocial and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from school age through adolescence. Ther

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to the study of the developing person in a societal context including the interrelationship of family, schools and community. Emphasis on how ecology and socialization impact developme

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

The underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, and teaching strategies, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

The course demonstrates developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between th

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

The course demonstrates advanced developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will build on the basic teaching skills in a classroom experience

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

The course presents the appropriate use of assessment and observational strategies to understand and document development and behavior. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple a

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This is a curriculum development course with an emphasis on planning a curriculum that is emergent, developmentally and individually appropriate, and inclusive for all young children through age six.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course presents an introduction to the theories of language acquisition and the process of language development in young children. Introduction to methods and materials that enhance emerging lang

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

In this course, students will utilize the self-assessment approach and reflective practice technique for individualized teacher preparation, emphasizing specific types of teaching environments and int

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

In this course, students will study the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development of children from preconception to age three, emphasizing cultural diversity and the role of fam

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course is an introduction to the administration of early childhood programs and covers program types, budget, management, regulations, laws, and the development and implementation of policies and

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course conducts an examination of the development of social identities in diverse societies, including theoretical and practical implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young ch

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course examines mental health milestones at each stage of a child's development. It provides an overview of psychological theory in infant/early childhood mental health. Students will complete an

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This course is an interdisciplinary, multi-perspective, and comparative study of the experiences of women of color in the United States, including African American, Asian American Pacific Islander, La

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

This ethnic studies course is an interdisciplinary examination of major concepts and controversies in the study of race, racial inequality, and racism in the United States. Students will explore race

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course