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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 College Catalog
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ECE 160 - Child, Growth and Development
IAI Number Major: ECE912
3 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
A foundation course in theory and principles of the developmental continuum, including an in-depth study of physical, social/emotional, cognitive, language, and aesthetic development; an examination of current research and major developmental theories encompassing birth through eight years of age. This course will include an exploration of child development within a socio-cultural context, such as gender, family, race, ethnicity, language, ability, socio-economics, religion, and society; and emphasis on the implications for early childhood professional practice. Students must be concurrently enrolled in ECE 161 - Early Childhood Practicum ; requiring 2 hours per week of hands-on experience in JALC Preschool or other early childhood facility with instructor’s approval.
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