Apr 26, 2024  
2022-2023 University Bulletin 
    
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ECEA 540 - Child Growth and Development

3 Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to serve as a comprehensive introduction to the principles and concepts of typical and atypical child growth and development of young children from prenatal development through pubescence, with specific emphasis being given to the growth and development of young children aged birth through eight years. This course addresses the physical, cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional needs and characteristics of children. Candidates will examine how these diverse characteristics, needs, and abilities, as well as biological and environmental factors, influence the pre-, peri, and post-natal development of children within the context of their social, economic, cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences.



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