Introduction to Child, Adolescent & Family Studies ((3))

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This course will offer students an introduction to the field of Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies. The underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to programs, environments, emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development for all young children, will be examined. This course includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics, and professional identity.