Child Growth and Development

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the young child (prenatal through 12 years of age). The course provides for competency development in observing, recording, and interpreting growth and development stages in the young child; advancing physical and intellectual competence; supporting social and emotional development; and examining relationships between child development and positive guidance. Topics include developmental characteristics of children (prenatal through age 12), developmental guidance applications, observing and recording techniques, theories of development, and an introduction to children with special needs.