EDU-144 Child Development I

This course includes the theories of child development, observation and assessment, milestones, and factors that influence development, from conception through approximately 36 months. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, observation and assessment of developmental sequences in approaches to play/learning, emotional/social, health/physical, language/communication and cognitive domains. Upon completion, students should be able to compare/contrast typical/atypical developmental characteristics, explain biological and environmental factors that impact development, and identify evidence-based strategies for enhancing development for children that are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Semester Offered: Fall

Class Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:
Take DRE 097 (Required, Previous).
This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Early Childhood Education: Associate in Applied Science Degree Program
Early Childhood Education: Diploma Program
Early Childhood Education, Emphasis in Administrative Assistant: Certificate Program
Early Childhood Education, Emphasis in School Age Assistant: Certificate Program
Early Childhood Education, Emphasis in Teaching Assistant: Certificate Program
Early Childhood Education, Emphasis in Early Childhood Assistant: (High School Career and College Promise (CCP))
Infant & Toddler Care: Certificate Program