Infant, Child, and Adolescent Development

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The course provides an overview of the physical, cognitive, and emotional aspects of development from infancy through adolescence. Students will learn about major theories underpinning development as well as current research, technology, and best practices used to assess and understand developmental stages and milestones. Development will be explored in the context of both typical and atypical development including an overview of the range of physical, emotional, and cognitive illnesses and abnormalities.