Attention is given to physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development. Topics covered include current issues faced by adolescents: social networks, peer relations, sexuality, identity formation, and cultural contexts. The course examines the varying models of middle level education and developmentally appropriate practice for fostering the growth and development of adolescents.

An overview of child and adolescent development, including the major theories/theorists of human development and the major topics in cognitive, social, and physical development across the stages of childhood and adolescence.

An overview of the growth and development of children from birth through age twelve years. Topics covered include: current research and major theories of child development, personality and temperament. Special attention is given to physical, social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual development. Field experience in conducting observations of children from infancy through twelve years is an integral part of the course. Observations at approved sites are required.

This course is an in-depth study of the growth and development of children 0–8 years. With a focus on research and effective practice, students learn to identify milestones of development, conduct assessments and select strategies to facilitate development and learning for infants and toddlers, preprimary children, children in Kindergarten and children in the primary grades.

A study of the nature and implications of development from conception through death. Emphasis is upon cognitive, moral, spiritual, emotional, interpersonal and self development. Topics to be addressed include: stages of development from birth through adolescence; maturation during the college years; critical periods of adulthood, marriage and parenting; ageism and physiological processes of aging; death and dying.