Human Growth & Development

This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. This course is a core requirement for the State of California Child Development Permit and the State of California Community Care Licensing, Title XXII.