Child Development 1a: Journey through Childhood; 1b: Working with Children

Semester A: This course will help students who are planning a career in education, childcare, healthcare, and more. It is also helpful for students who are trying to decide if working with children will be the right career choice for them. Working with children can take on many forms. From teachers to healthcare providers, there are a wide array of possibilities when it comes to choosing a career that deals with children and adolescents. This course provides an introduction to many of these opportunities.

Semester B: You have learned the basics of child development, and now it’s time to dig deeper into the psyche and behaviors of children. In this course, you will learn about setting boundaries, creating rules, and enforcing consequences when working with children. You will explore helping kids and teens manage stress, provide support for children with disabilities and enrichment for gifted children, how to perform first aid, and more. You will also set goals for your future career working with children and adolescents. Let’s continue beyond the basics and expand into the world of child development.