CHD 101 - Child Growth and Development

Credits: 3

Description: This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/ language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (Formerly CHD 201)

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:

CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 4- Social and Behavioral Sciences )

Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development using standard research methodologies.
Differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages.

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3