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Current Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

PSY-2020   Infant & Toddler Development   3 Credits
 
This course explores processes of human development from conception through 36 months of age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of infants and toddlers. Topics include developmental theories and research, assessment tools, inclusion, and design of curriculum for infants and toddlers.
 
    1. Discuss theories and research on child development from conception to the age of 36 months (e.g. attachment theory, etc.).
    2. Identify and describe the physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative, and social developmental milestones from the pre-natal period to 36 months.
    3. Demonstrate safe, healthy, and supportive practices for infants and toddlers in rich learning environments.
    4. Develop observational strategies for assessing infant and toddler development including those relevant to temperament and learning styles.
    5. Design a curriculum that is strengths-based, individually and culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate for infants and toddlers.
    6. Communicate effectively about infant and toddler development with family, co-workers, professionals, and others.
    7. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the scientific method and in interpreting and evaluating statistical and other quantitative data as applied to human behavior.


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