Physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from birth through middle childhood in context of family, relationships, and culture.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Examine the principal processes and core developmental theories related to both typical and atypical child development from birth through age 12 years.
- Identify, examine, and, when appropriate, appraise contextual frameworks that may influence infant and childhood development.
Access, critically appraise, and apply diverse forms of information (e.g. websites, Internet sources, parenting information, and other media sources) regarding infant and child development. - Examine current empirical research and identify potential gaps in research relevant to infant and child development.
- Critically evaluate and apply research methods and concepts used in empirical research related to infant and child development and relevant contexts (e.g. family, school).
- Demonstrate effective written skills and discussion skills appropriate to the field of infant and child development topics.
- Demonstrate the ability to both differentiate and acknowledge diverse and multicultural influences and perspectives in infant and child development topics.
- Demonstrate professional and skills and ethical standards, including competency in responding to diversity and equity issues relevant to infant and child development.
Prerequisite
HDFS 101 (Individual and Family Development) or PSY 100 (General Psychology) or May be taken concurrently. No freshman; completion of 30 credits.
Important Information
All prerequisites must be completed or consent from the instructor given prior to enrollment.
If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, you ensure you are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.
Textbooks and Materials
Please check the
CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the
CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Instructors
Aimee Kleisner Walker
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aimee.walker@colostate.edu
Aimée Kleisner Walker is a member of our HDFS teaching faculty. Dr. Walker teaches both online and on-campus courses across the lifespan. Her research interests include Early childhood and elementary education; Early prevention and family support programs that address inequities among developmental opportunities; Science of teaching and learning in applied human sciences; Parenting across the lifespan.
