Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces the student to current research and neuroscience that explains the growth of the brain from birth to five years of age. The basics of brain growth and development will be explored, with emphasis on factors affecting brain growth, communication and language development, and cognition and executive functioning. This course helps to translate very complex terminology and concepts related to brain growth and development so that the brain and its role in early development can be easily understood. This course is also intended for students to learn how to best support children's brain development and understand factors and experiences that can harm and protect the growing brain. This course will be taught by a certified Zero to Three - The Growing Brain Trainer.