EDUC& 115 - Child Development

5 Credits

This course builds a foundation for identifying the diversity of children’s development in all domains, from conception through early adolescence. Students will explore developmental research, theories, methods for documenting growth, and the impact of brain development using a culturally responsive framework.

Course Note Previously EDUC 112.
FeesEducation Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online, Weekend
Fall Day, Online, Weekend
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Professional-technical students working towards a certificate or AAS degree in Early Childhood Education or Paraeducation. Transfer students as a transferable elective or prerequisite for a teacher education program. Current practitioners.
Active Date 20260408T14:55:31

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes

PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Overview of Development
- Historical perspectives of children
- Current views of children and development
Introductions to Theories
Prenatal Development
Birth and the Newborn
Observation of Children
Physical Development
Perceptual and Language Development
Cognitive Development
Personality Development
Social Relationships and Concepts of Self
The Ecology of Development

Student Learning Outcomes
Discuss prominent child development research and theories guiding parenting and caregiver’s practices.
WSCC I. Child Growth and Development 3.f

Describe the developmental sequence from conception through early adolescence in all domains.
WSCC I. Child Growth and Development 2.c; II. Curriculum and Learning Environment- Cognitive Development 1.a

Analyze critical stages of brain development as influencers of child development.
WSCC I Child Growth & Development 3.a

Examine techniques to conduct and document observations of children as a means to assess and communicate growth and development.
WSCC I Child Growth & Development; III Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress 2.f, 3.c

Explain individual differences in development.
WSCC I. Child Growth & Development 2.d, 3.h; III. Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress 2.a

Identify how family, caregivers, teachers, community, culture, and trauma influence development.
WSCC IV Family & Community Partnerships. Relationships with Families 1.b, 2.h; VI. Interactions. Individual Guidance 2.j

Outline community resources to support children’s and families’ development.
WSCC I Child Growth & Development 3.i; III. Ongoing Measurement of Child Progress 3.h