ED 215 J - Infancy Through Young Adult

3 Credit(s)

This course is designed to provide a study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of the child through prenatal, infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, pre-adolescence, adolescence, and young adulthood periods. It will focus on: (a) the comprehension, application, and analysis of theories and issues of childhood, including social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and moral development and learning; (b) changes and problems in the transition from childhood to adulthood, including social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and moral development and learning. Special attention is given to educational implications for children from diverse backgrounds. A 20-30 hour practicum is required.

Prerequisite(s): ED 200, ED 201 or concurrent, declared Child Life major, or consent of instructor.