3.00 Credits
Studies and explores child development with focus on related cognitive process from prenatal age to adolescence. Candidates will develop knowledge, skills, & competencies in a comprehensive range of developmental domains: physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, self-regulation, and executive function. Other topics include the needs of young children and family/community influences. Candidates will learn developmentally appropriate practices to include educational contexts, assessment, and classroom applications; the use of data-driven research about young children; and identification with young childhood education including professional organizations (PDE, NAEYC, & ACEI).