EDUC 7003 - Educational Issues in Child Development

3 cr.

This core course develops the teacher candidates’ capacities to integrate knowledge of child growth and development with the imperatives of state and federal mandates regarding services to all children and pertinent educational issues in order to assure children’s success in school. Course content explores human growth and development from birth to age 18 with special attention to English Language Learners, children with special needs, and children of diverse backgrounds. How children develop as thinkers and learners at different points in development is emphasized. Candidates seeking their initial license complete a field experience. Credit cannot be given for both EDUC 7003 and EDUC 7300. This course is part of the initial licensure track, early childhood and elementary.