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Child Development/Desarrollo Infantil

EDUC X 21

Learn about the development of young children. This online child development course covers the scientific study of developmental from the prenatal period through childhood, including development across social and cultural contexts and genetic and environmental factors.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
Starting at $559.00
As few as 8 weeks
4.5

What you can learn.

  • Ofrecido en Español. Prensa los detailles para información.
  • Evaluate interactions between genes, environmental factors and brain development
  • Understand infant development and attachment
  • Learn key theories of identity development, including family dynamics, friendships, and self-esteem
  • Learn physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and linguistic, developmental milestones
  • Consider developmental outcomes of child rearing practices across child care settings and cultures

About this course:

This is an introductory course in child growth and development spanning conception through middle childhood. The course covers theories of human development; the scientific study of development; genetic and environmental contributions and interactions on child development; and developmental time frames from conception and prenatal development through infancy, toddlerhood, early childhood and middle childhood. Students learn about milestones and the cultural contexts of development across domains: physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development. Students are required to observe an infant 0-36 months old and a child 3-6 years old. This is the recommended first course in the ECE series. This is a lower-division (entry level) college class. This is also an intensive class. We are completing a full course in only 8 weeks. Expect to spend around 12 hours per week completing everything in each week’s module. There is a significant amount of reading required. Professional-level English language proficiency in the following areas is required: reading comprehension, vocabulary, note-taking and written expression. Ofrecido en Español. La sección en español se imparte por instructora Monica Hilario (Spring 2025, Reg # 402155).

Español

Este curso se ofrece en español. Haga clic en "See Details" para obtener más información o comuníquese con nuestra oficina si tiene preguntas.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Kathy Fuller
400511
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Materials provided in Canvas course shell. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Kathy Fuller
400512
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Materials provided in Canvas course shell. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Falyn Cooper
400513
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Internet access required. 
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Kathy Fuller
402040
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Materials provided in Canvas course shell. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Falyn Cooper
402041
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Internet access required. 
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jackie Kelley
402042
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes
Internet access required. 
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Monica Hilario
402155
Fee:
$559.00
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Notes

This section will be taught in Spanish. Esta sección en español. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 14, 2025

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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