Child Development.

Catalog description

This course focuses on the development of the young child from the time of conception through prenatal development, infancy, early childhood, and the school years up to adolescence. Emphasis is placed on studying the "whole child" by addressing physical/motor, psychosocial, sociocultural, cognitive, and language aspects of development. Current theories of child development based on research will be presented, as well as strategies for incorporating theory into practice. Students will develop an understanding of how to facilitate the development of the child. The students are required to observe a young child throughout the semester and complete a child study. ECF, ECE, ECT, ECEC and ECC students must earn a C or better in the course. This course meets the requirement for Child Growth and Development in the ECE Foundational Certificate. Prerequisites: ENG 098 , FYE 101 , RDG 098 , or placement.