Infant Toddler Development

Catalog description

Students learn current theory and research and developmentally appropriate practices, interactions, and environments for infants and toddlers in group care. Students will be introduced to theories and research regarding infant and toddler development, essential policies, and principles. They will learn to create environments that offer developmentally appropriate challenges for infants and toddlers. They will also examine how to develop meaningful connections between infant and toddler programs and their families. Students will be required to complete off-campus classroom observations.