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Current Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Course Blurbs and Essential Objectives

PSY-2025   Development of the Young Child: Ages 3 - 8   3 Credits
 
This course explores processes of human development from 36 months to eight years of age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of the child. Topics include developmental theories and research, assessment tools, design of inclusive integrated curriculum, and the concept of transition.
 
    1. Discuss theories and research on child development from 36 months to 8 years of age (e.g. stages of development, theories of play, socialization theory, scaffolded learning theory, emergence of autonomy in the pre-school years, and early problem-solving).
    2. Describe and recognize the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social milestones of children ages 36 months to 8 years of age (e.g. language development, socialization, and problem solving skills).
    3. Demonstrate a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for children ages 36 months to 8 years (e.g. teaches self-help skills and nutritional choices, provides a range of opportunities for problem-solving).
    4. Describe the impact of child-rearing philosophies on the development of a young child.
    5. Identify and use tools for developmental assessment, including those relevant to personality, temperament, and learning styles.
    6. Communicate effectively with others about pre-school development (e.g. family, co-workers, professionals including public and private school personnel).
    7. Design an inclusive curriculum that builds on the strengths of the child, is individually and culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and integrates disciplines for pre-school children.
    8. Identify and create the tools for the child and the family to make a healthy transition to other learning environments (e.g. special education services, elementary school, etc.).
    9. 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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