2022-2023 Catalog

ECE-202 Growth and Development/Young Child

This course is a foundation course in theory and principles of development, conception through age eight. Course includes an in-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development. An examination and practical application of theory to include Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Skinner, and others. An exploration of child development in context of gender, family, culture, and society. An emphasis on the implications for early childhood professional practice. A clinical component will be included. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

COM-101

Department

Social Science