Child Development-Parent Education (CDPE)

CDPE 601A        0 units  
Intentional Parenting Practices  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: non graded.  

This course supports individuals seeking to gain knowledge and skills in the area of parent education. In a supportive and stimulating educational environment, students will gain research-driven knowledge about effective communication, practices appropriate for different ages of children, foundational child development knowledge and general information about developing parenting programs.

CDPE 601B        0 units  
Behavior as Communication in Parenting  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: non graded.  

This course supports individuals who are seeking to gain knowledge and skills in the area of parent education. In a supportive and stimulating educational environment, students will explore positive parenting methods that will support the understanding of child behavior as communication through the lens of developmental norms. Strategies will include building foundational knowledge of typical/atypical behaviors, behavioral guidance strategies, emotional literacy and developing empathy for children.