CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development

    Recent Professors
    Teresa Landeros, Estela Mejia Gonzalez, Charity James, Douglas Hughey, Cindy Li-Duong, Shireetha Gethers, Faye Campbell, Rachelle Vargas and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35–36 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area D7 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Examines major physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language, and brain developmental processes of human development from prenatal through adolescence in contemporary, historical, and geographical settings. Emphasis on interactions between developmental theory, research methodologies, maturational/biological processes, environmental factors, and social areas of development through a culturally sensitive framework. According to human developmental theories, students observe children and analyze their behaviors and characteristics of development related to learning, temperament, social roles, relationships, and adjustment at various stages. Meets Title 22 and Title V requirements for the Child Development Permit. TB test, interviews and on-campus observations required.
    Usually Held
    Mon 3:00pm–6:10pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:55pm