Child Development 0-8 (HDFS 247)

Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year Winter Term

Faculty

Julianne D StandishShow MyInfo popup for Julianne D Standish

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Description

This course covers the principles of theory and development for children aged conception through eight years of age. Emphasis is placed on physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of children, including a strong focus on brain development. The course readings and discussions will focus on typical development with an introduction to atypical development. Caregiving, teaching, and practice based strategies with young children are introduced.