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EST 221: Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )

3 credits

Review of research and theory in child development from birth through age 12. The course will address issues of typical and atypical development, and the effects of gender, ethnic, racial, and class differences. A field project may be required. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)

Learning Goals

III. Objectives1. To gain an understanding of the key concepts in developmental theory2. To develop an understanding of the applications of developmental theory in the lives of children through study of child development (1) in school contexts; (2) in selected literary works and films; and (3) in students’ own lived experiences. 3. To explore developmental theory in action through an extended case study of a child.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2025
Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )
0836-221-001	M. O'Loughlin		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	GC - SCB 205	3
0836-221-002	P. Antony		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	Online	3
0836-221-003	B. Cohen		Tue/Thu	12:15 pm - 1:30 pm	GC - NEX 275	3
0836-221-004	TBA		Mon/Wed	9:25 am - 10:40 am	GC - HHE 109	3
Sections Offered: Spring 2025
Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )
0836-221-001	M. O'Loughlin		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	GC - NEX 158	3
0836-221-002	B. Cohen		Tue/Thu	9:25 am - 10:40 am	GC - LVH 309	3