CHILD120 — Growth/Development Child
3.0 HR. (TC) Prerequisite: Approved reading placement score, or equivalent. This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception to age eleven. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of social, emotional, physical, and cognitive aspects of development. Development is studied in the context of family, gender, culture, language, ability, socioeconomic, diversity, and society. The theories of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Gardner will be emphasized in this course. Two, one-hour field observations are required outside of class time. Successful completion of this course applies toward Gateways ECE Level 2, 3, and 4 Credential. Three lecture hours per week.