ECE 31 - Child Growth and Development

    Recent Professors
    Michelle D. Chao, Suji Venkataraman, Ofelia E. Garcia, Mary a. Latta
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    Examines the major social and emotional, cognitive/language, and physical developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence with an emphasis on non-judgmental observation. Focuses on the interaction between maturational processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. Critical, analytical written work is the primary means of evaluation. May be offered in Spanish or in a Bilingual Format. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: ECE 31, 32, or PSYCH 8 combined: maximum credit--1 course.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:00pm–8:30pm, Thu 9:00am–11:05am, Tue 6:30pm–8:00pm, Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm