A study of human growth from the prenatal period through childhood development. Theoretical and empirical approaches are used to relate development to societal, family, peer and school settings. For Early Childhood Education majors only. 5 hours of clinical experience required. A study of the transitional years of human development from puberty to early adulthood.
Emphasis is on developmental tasks which adolescents face in their different roles.
A study of children whose intellectual, physical or emotional development deviates from normalcy and of techniques to modify school programming to accommodate them. Focus is on the identification of exceptionalities and creating appropriate teaching-learning strategies. The legal basis for the education of exceptional children as well as the historical and social foundations of special education is studied. 30 hours of clinical experience required. Credits A study of curricular options and instructional methods for children from birth to eight years who function in culturally diverse settings.