CHD 1220 - Child Development for Teachers of Young Children

Credits: 3

This course defines developmental patterns of the child. Students will learn to provide for and support the physical, social, and emotional growth of children, infancy through school age. The importance of positive relationships with families will be examined. This course will also provide opportunities for supervised participation in various child care and education settings. Students interested in working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children as teachers, teacher aides, or parents will have an opportunity to develop and implement developmentally appropriate practices in various child care and education settings. Appropriate professional practices and effective program management strategies will be discussed. This course is one of the three required to earn the Florida Child Care Professional Credential and requires 25 hours field work.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Classification: A.A. Transferable

Contact Hours: 3