Human Growth and Development

Catalog description

A general introduction to the developing child from infancy through adolescence. Individual students will focus on the developmental level of specific relevance to their future educational career. The physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas of development will be reviewed in detail. Developmental research findings, individual differences, and the child's development as a member of society and culture will be highlighted. The implication of human development for education and other work with children and youth will be an important focus of the course. Components: Class GE: SBS Social & Behavioral Sci Prereqs/Coreqs: P: TEACHING 1230 or HHP 2320 Typically Offered: Fall - Spring