Presents theories of child development and milestones of physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Students identify characteristics of play and their impact on development; describe social development of children and adolescents; understand effects of a wide range of influences on development; and identify sources of possible abuse and neglect and describe their impact on development. (May be offered as classroom-based, hybrid, or online.)
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