EDU-1013 - Child Growth and Development (3)

Co-requisite: RDG 0800

Students develop an understanding of the basic theories and principles affecting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children from birth to adolescence. Observations in child care settings will be required in addition to regular class lectures. This course combined with EDU 1012 meets Maryland requirements for preschool teachers in licensed child care facilities. Students are advised to take this course at the same time or after they’ve taken EDU-1012. This course combined with EDU-1160 meets Maryland requirements for school-aged teachers in licensed childcare facilities. Students are advised to take this course at the same time or before they’ve taken EDU-1160. Students interested in taking the Departmental Exam must meet with the Early Childhood Development Program Coordinator prior to registering. Students are responsible for having a current Federal and State criminal background check and a signed and notarized permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults as required by COMAR 13A.16 for this course on file with CSM and MSDE OCC. The additional cost for this process is the responsibility of the student.

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