Examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social/emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.
This class has no scheduled meetings and requires the use of Canvas. All coursework is completed on Canvas using an internet enabled device. This class is part of CityOnline and is 6 weeks. For course details, students must check the instructor's website. Major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception to adolescence, with an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Developmental theory, investigative research methodologies, observation of children, evaluation of individual differences and analysis of development at various stages.
Recommended Preparation, ESL 186 or placement in ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English