Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

NBE 100 - Child Growth and Development


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. Pass / No Pass for Non-Credit.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. CSLOs 1. Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development using standard research methodologies. Expected SLO Performance: 70.0
  2. 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