EDUC 200 - Child Development Birth - 5 Years (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: None
The course will focus on theories of attachment, theories of childhood, and developmental touchpoints essential in learning about children. This knowledge allows teaching professionals to establish nurturing environments conducive to meeting the individual needs of children and families while being respectful and cognizant of family preference and cultural frameworks. This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore, reflect, and build a theoretical grounding in child development. Students will have numerous opportunities to link theory to practice, with a focus on hands-on learning. Students are encouraged to question, reflect, and integrate their experiences and readings while they learn from each other through small group brainstorming, problem solving, and discussions.