EDU-144 Child Development I (CAA)

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 One DRE-097, ENG 002, or ENG 111 (Required, Previous or concurrent).
This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Early Childhood Education: Non-Licensure Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education: Licensure Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.: Career Track
Early Childhood Education: Catawba Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education, Diploma
Early Childhood Education, Certificate: Emphasis in Infant/Toddler Care
Early Childhood Education, Certificate: Emphasis in School Age Assistant
Early Childhood Education, Certificate: Infant/Toddler Care (High School Career and College Promise (CCP))