'CHLD' -- Child Development Courses
 
    
 

 

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Examines major physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language and brain developmental processes prenatal through adolescence.  Emphasis on developmental theory, research methodologies, maturational processes and environmental factors.

Meets Title 22 and Title V requirements for the Child Development Permit.   TB test, out of class observations and interviews required.   Meets transfer requirements for child development majors.
(54 hours lecture;      Degree applicable, CSU, UC)

Course Measurable Objectives:

  1. Analyze major developmental milestones for children prenatal through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language and brain development using standard research methodologies.
  2. Compare and contrast diverse theoretical, cultural and historical perspectives that relate to the study of child development.
  3. Apply developmental theory to the analysis of child observations and interviews using investigative research techniques.
  4. Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages of development.
  5. Analyze the importance of development in the early years and the interaction between maturational processes and social and environmental factors.

Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:


Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will be able to:


 
    
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