EPY 545 Child Devel & Health

The development and health of the young child (prenatal through age 8) will be the focus of this course. Typical and atypical development (physical, social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive and aesthetic) will be studied, as well as concerns related to health and safety (risk factors, diseases, nutritional needs for health development, and preventative measures). Developmental patterns of disabilities and how these variations relate to typical development will be examined. Consideration will also be given to assessment procedures designed to identify and track typical and atypical development. Fall, Spring. (3 credits)