#12 06 Courses #1 - Multiple Choices

238 • Phoenix College 2005-2006 Catalog
Course Descriptions
CFS157
Marriage and Family Life
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Study of marriage and the family as a
social system, including models of family
analysis, intra- and interpersonal
relations, and cross-cultural and
historical patterns. Prerequisites: None.
CFS/ECH176
Child Development
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Study of human development from the
prenatal stage through adolescence, with
consideration of parent and adult roles in
the life experience of the growing child.
Independent observation of children and
personal investigation into child-related
issues in contemporary America
included. Prerequisites: None.
CFS177
Parent-Child Interaction
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Positive methods to strengthen
relationships and resolve conflicts with
children. Focus on effective
interpersonal skills and guidance
techniques. Prerequisites: None.
CFS178
Survey of Early Childhood Education
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Orientation to basic concepts of day care
and nursery programs. History and
philosophy of child care services
including state regulations governing
those services. Observation
opportunities provided. Prerequisites:
None.
CFS182
Parenting the Early Adolescent: Ages
Ten to Fourteen
1 credit 1 period lecture
Emphasis on the early adolescent
developmental period, ages ten to
fourteen, and the importance of the
parent-child relationship, as well as
strategies to ensure successful teen years.
Prerequisites: None.
CFS183
Contemporary Issues in Adolescence
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Current issues that impact adolescent
development and behavior explored.
Comprehensive and specific strategies
for addressing these issues as parents or
professionals working with teens
emphasized. Issues related to adolescent
sexuality, abuse, mental health, violence,
and risk behaviors included.
Prerequisites: None.
CFS205
Human Development
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Explores the growth and development
process over the human life span.
Research and theoretical approaches;
physical, cognitive, social, and
personality development from birth
through adulthood and death.
Prerequisites: None.
CFS212
Creative Activities for the Young Child
3 credits 3 periods lecture
Children's development in play,
creativity and the arts. Focus on learning
environment for creative expression.
Field experiences with children in
groups required. Prerequisites: CFS176
or ECH176 or permission of instructor.
CFS242
Curriculum Planning for Diversity
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Practical early childhood classroom
applications for a diverse population,
including integration of cultures,
generations, genders, and races into the
classroom, facilitation of second
language acquisition, and practical
teaching strategies which are also
developmentally appropriate.
Prerequisites: CFS/ECH176.
CFS256
Management in the Family
3 credit 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Management as a means to the
realization of individual and family
values and goals; creation, allocation,
and use of resources. Focus on decision
making. Prerequisites: None.
CFS257
Working with Families with
Diverse Needs
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
A collaborative approach to working
with families with diverse needs.
Examines the effect of specific challenges
on the family system. Presents
techniques for those working with
families to facilitate stress management,
conflict resolution, and utilization of
community and personal resources to aid
in the strengthening of the family unit.
Prerequisites: None.
CFS263
Child & Family Studies Seminar
1 credit 1 period lecture
Classroom portion of Child and Family
Studies Internship. Emphasizes the
blend of job-related activities including
career exploration, employment
procedures, human relations, and on-thejob
problems. Prerequisites:
Departmental approval. Corequisites:
CFS264AA or CFS264AB or CFS264AC,
initial enrollment in internship module.
CFS264AA
Child & Family Studies Internship
1 credit 5 periods lab
Laboratory portion of Child and Family
Studies Internship. Five hours of work
weekly. Supervision and evaluation by a
coordinator. May be repeated for a total
of six (6) credits. Prerequisites:
Departmental approval. Corequisites:
CFS263 the first time enrolled in any
CFS264 module.
CFS264AB
Child & Family Studies Internship
2 credits 10 periods lab
Laboratory portion of Child and Family
Studies Internship. Ten hours of work
weekly. Supervision and evaluation by a
coordinator. May be repeated for a total
of six (6) credits. Prerequisites:
Departmental approval. Corequisites:
CFS263 the first time enrolled in any
CFS264 module.
CFS264AC
Child & Family Studies Internship
3 credits 15 periods lab
Laboratory portion of Child and Family
Studies Internship. Fifteen hours of
work weekly. Supervision and
evaluation by a coordinator. May be
repeated for a total of six (6) credits.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval.
Corequisites: CFS263 the first time
enrolled in any CFS264 module.
CFS277
Adult-Adolescent Interaction
3 credits 3 periods lecture
(Not offered every semester)
Prepares social service workers, teachers,
and parents to interact effectively with
teenagers. Develops understanding of
the interaction between adolescents and
their families. Teaches practical strategies
to deal with specific problem areas.
Prerequisites: None.