ECH/205
Early Childhood Growth and Development
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course examines the theories, concepts, and trends related to early childhood growth and development from prenatal development through the early school years. It examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development of children from birth through age 8/grade 3. The course focuses on defining the various stages as they impact instructional practices and decisions in the context of the early learning environment.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Positive Behavior Support
Compare developmentally appropriate and supportive learning environments in early childhood classrooms.
Child Development
Explain the stages of growth and factors that influence development of early childhood populations.
Developmental Psychology
Describe theories of early child development.