Development of Infants and Toddlers

General

Prefix

CFS

Course Number

631

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Study of development prenatally to 2 years, typical and atypical. Analysis of the impact of family, community, culture and society upon development. Examination of ethical issues associated with this period of development. Can be repeated.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze typical and atypical development from prenatal through toddlerhood.

Outcome

Examine the interrelationship between biology, birth, and reproduction.

Outcome

Identify cross cultural patterns of early development and relationships.

Outcome

Examine long-term effects of infant development on the child, the family, and society.

Outcome

Define and plan basic appropriate curricula and interventions.

Outcome

Apply critical thinking skills to identify and problem solve ethical issues.

Dependencies

Programs

CFS631 is a completion requirement for: