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CHST 002: Child Growth and Development

Course Description

This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, and social emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis is on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students are given the opportunity to observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade, Pass/No Pass
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 0

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: D. Social Sciences: D1 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • CSU GE: Area D - Social Sciences
    Area E - Lifelong Learning and Self Development
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Science
  • C-ID: CDEV 100 - Child Growth and Development
Last Updated 7/19/23