ED 225 - Child Development

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement.

WR 115Q as required.

Course Description: Explores child growth and development from prenatal through adolescence. Requires observing children in a classroom setting. Formerly offered as ED165.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe the developmental needs of children prenatal to 18 years. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#2: Summarize the multiple influences on development and learning.
CLO#3: Identify the major child development theories.
CLO#4: Describe how culture affects child rearing practices and child development.
CLO#5: Apply observation methods for all developmental domains.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes; access to the internet and LMS.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.