Course Description:
This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic application of child development theory, beginning with prenatal development up to children age 5. Areas of study include effects of family on individuals and society; prenatal development and care; understanding how children develop; and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic application of child development theory, beginning with prenatal development up to children age 5. Areas of study include effects of family on individuals and society; prenatal development and care; understanding how children develop; and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the effects of the family as a system for individuals and society
- Understand conditions that influence prenatal development
- Understand how children develop
- Understand physical development from birth to age 5
- Understand cognitive development from birth to age 5
- Understand emotional and social development from birth to age
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