May 13, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2016-2017 
    
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IECD-520 Human Development

4 semester credits
This course introduces students to the theoretical constructs of a comprehensive conceptual framework, a bio-psychosocial model to understand healthy and disordered infancy and early childhood development. It gives students an overview of its practical application in understanding and promoting normative child development, working with caregivers and families, as well as in providing services to children with special needs. The course combines lectures, reading materials, group discussions, videotaped examples, and related assignments to achieve its learning objectives.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Objective(s):  

  1. Family Relationships and Dynamics; Infant/Young Child Family Centered Practice; Disorders of infancy/early childhood;
  2. Direct Services: Parent-infant/very young child relationship-based therapies & practices; Developmental Guidance
  3. Research & Evaluation: Study of Infant Relationship & Attachment; Study of Infant Development and Behavior; Study of Families
  4. Working with Others: Building & maintaining relationships; Supporting others



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