CDEV 107 - Infant/Toddler Development

3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: CDEV 103 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A or qualification by appropriate assessment
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

In this course, students will study infants and toddlers from pre-conception to age three including physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth and development. Students will apply theoretical frameworks to interpret behavior and interactions between heredity and environment. Students will focus on the role of family, the effect of the adult-child relationship on an infant’s development, practical applications of developmental theories in relation to infant/toddler group care, and the importance of demonstrating respectful and sensitive practices in relation to cultural differences in child care settings. Topics include developmentally appropriate environments, curriculum, and state-mandated licensing regulations.