ECE 504 Human Development: Infancy and Childhood

This course introduces human development from birth through eight years old. Candidates examine and develop an appreciation of the unique needs of development during early childhood. Emphasis is placed on the physical, neurological, cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, and cultural development of children, particularly the young child. Emphasis will be on the typically developing child; however, various developmental patterns will be explored. Contemporary issues related to the care and education of young children will be examined relative to the developmental domains. Candidates are required to complete a case study involving 20 hours of observation in an ECE setting. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours