PSYC 372 - Child Development

    Recent Professors
    Elizabeth A. Ferry-Perata, Lorena R. Schenck, Heidi Polewaczyk, Cinnie L. Beltz, Saima Nazir
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of PSYC 372
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Interactions between biological processes and environmental factors are emphasized. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. This course is designed to fulfill General Education, Psychology, and Early Childhood Education degree requirements. This course is not open to those who have previously taken ECE 312.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon 7:00pm–8:30pm, Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm