Child Development/Desarrollo Infantil

This is an introductory course in child growth and development spanning conception through middle childhood. The course covers theories of human development; the scientific study of development; genetic and environmental contributions and interactions on child development; and developmental time frames from conception and prenatal development through infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood and middle childhood. Students learn about milestones and the cultural contexts of development across domains: physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development. Students are required to observe an infant 0-36 months old and a child 3-6 years old. This is the recommended first course in the ECE series. This is a lower-division (entry level) college class. This is also an intensive class. We are completing a full course in only 8 weeks. Expect to spend around 12 hours per week completing everything in each week’s module. There is a significant amount of reading required. Professional-level English language proficiency in the following areas is required: reading comprehension, vocabulary, note-taking and written expression.