CDFS 232 - Child Development

Description:
Physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children with emphasis from conception through middle childhood. CDFS 232 and EDEC 232 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FCL/FS 232, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4) Contact Hours: 4

General Education Program Component
K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Themes: P2 Health & Well-being, P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe children’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional developmental processes during prenatal, infancy/toddlerhood, early childhood, and middle childhood developmental stages.
Explain how cultural and linguistic diversity and socio-cultural and political contexts shape development and learning, and recognize that children are best understood in the contexts of family, culture, and society.
Apply course content about child development to real world practice with children and families as well as to understand one’s own development.
Describe and evaluate theory and research related to child development from birth through middle childhood, considering diverse empirical methods to investigate development.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/24

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineWinter Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSpring Locations: Ellensburg, OnlineSummer Locations: Online