Mar 29, 2024  
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EDUC& 115 - Child Development


5 CR

Build foundation for explaining how children develop in all domains, conception through adolescence. Explore various developmental theories, methods for documenting growth, and impact of brain development. Topics addressed: stress, trauma, culture, race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, family status, language, and health issues. 

Course Outcomes
  • Discuss prominent child development research and theories guiding parenting and care giver’s practices. 
  • Describe the developmental sequence from conception through adolescence in all domains. 
  • Analyze critical stages of brain development as influencers of child development. 
  • Examine techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development. 
  • Explain individual differences in development. 
  • Identify how family, caregivers, teachers, community, culture, and trauma influence development. 
  • Outline community resources to support children’s and families’ development. 


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