Study child development from birth to adolescence with a focus on play and observation.
Explore human development from before birth through middle childhood, with a focus on how play shapes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Using hands-on observational techniques, you'll learn to identify developmentally appropriate milestones and understand how family, culture, and community shape every child's path.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Meeting Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 01-05-2027 | 12:01am | 12:02am | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
| Tue, 04-06-2027 | 11:58pm | 11:59pm | Online Self-Paced | ONLINE |
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 5, but you may still enroll until February 9. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on April 6, 2027.
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
Required Tools & Materials: None. All reading materials will be provided.
