Child Development & Family Studies Credit Courses

Whether you are pursuing a career in Education, Social Services, or Early Childhood or simply want to be a more informed parent, I offer dynamic courses designed for your success.

I teach across multiple colleges with flexible formats to fit your schedule. My classes go beyond child development theory, providing real-world practices you can apply immediately to support healthy development and connectedness.

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City College of San Francisco

CDEV 65: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

January 15 - May 14, 2026

Offered on Thursday evenings from 6:10-9:00pm at the Ocean Campus, this course covers theoretical perspectives & historical contexts of developmentally-appropriate practices applied to environments & programs for children from birth through age eight.

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Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill Campus

ECE 130: Child, Family, and Community

Offered in a hybrid format with classes on Monday evenings from 6:00-7:45pm, this course presents an examination of societal influences and the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development from birth to adolescence.

February 23 - May 23, 2026

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ECE 130: Child, Family, and Community

Diablo Valley College, Online

March 30 - May 22, 2026

Offered in fast-paced, synchronous format, this course presents an examination of societal influences and the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development from birth to adolescence. .

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ECD 310: Applied Early Childhood Development

Arizona State University, Online

March 16 - May 5, 2026

Offered as part of the Bachelor’s of Arts in Education program, this fast-paced, synchronous course takes a highly applied approach to build participants' knowledge, recognition and use of evidence-based practices within preschool classrooms that support children's development, both within and across domains.

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Maureen Burns Vermette
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