ECE114 — Child Care and Development 3 Hours
This course provides an overview of the theory and principles of human growth and development from conception and prenatal development through age 8. Content includes an in-depth study of the inter-relatedness of physical socialemotional cognitive language and aesthetic aspects of development. Development is studied in the context of family gender culture language ability socio-economics diversity and society. Current research and major 2026 - 2027 229 Programs developmental theories are examined with an emphasis on the implications for early childhood professional practice. Students are required to complete 3 observations at an approved preschool site. ELA Placement: No ELA Requirement Prerequisite: None Semester Hour(s): 3 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 3 lec/week Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): ECE 912