Child Growth & Development

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of theory and principles of the developmental continuum from conception to pre-adolescence. Within the course, students are involved in an in-depth study of the interrelatedness of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development. This course includes an examination of current research and major developmental theories; with special emphasis on the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Erikson. Child development is studied within a socio-cultural context; such as family, gender, language, ability, culture, socioeconomics, diversity and society, with an emphasis on the implications for early childhood professional practice. Five hours of field observations are required as part of this course.