SEI 501 - Diversity of Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Focuses on understanding the developmental patterns of all infants and young children, including those children who are at-risk or have disabling conditions. The impact of developmental challenges on the infant’s and young child’s emerging capacities for engagement in relationships and learning is explored. The importance of the interaction of social, cultural, and interpersonal factors are stressed throughout. A major goal of the course is for students to gain a working knowledge of developmental processes that can be applied to assessment, curriculum development, and intervention planning and implementation.

Prerequisites: CHF 450.

Credits: 3