EAR- 20 — Child Growth and Development
Description: This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. 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, and the importance of play. Child observations required. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)
Part of
- Child and Adolescent Development - Associate in Arts for Transfer (ADT) - MAA886 (Cal-GETC)
- Early Childhood Education - Associate in Science for Transfer (ADT) - MAS530 (Cal-GETC)
- Early Childhood Education - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS544/C/MCE544
- Early Childhood Education - Twelve Core Units - Locally Approved Certificate - MCE797
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher - Locally Approved Certificate - MCE795
- Early Childhood Education School Age - Certificate of Achievement - MCE1060
- Early Childhood Intervention Assistant - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS601/C/MCE601
- Education Paraprofessional - Associate of Science Degree and Certificate of Achievement - MAS603/C/MCE603
- Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs - Associate in Arts for Transfer (ADT) - MAA1106 (Cal-GETC)
- Infant and Toddler Specialization - Locally Approved Certificate - MCE681