CHD22100 - Introduction to Child Development

(3 units)

Human development is an amazing process that begins at conception and continues over the lifespan. This class provides an introduction to the fundamentals of children’s growth and development, from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students are expected to acquire a basic understanding of how factors within the child, family, and broader society shape the process of development. The course includes several key issues facing children in society today. Assignments include both a systematic observation of children and a course project demonstrating competence in the course objectives.