ED 104 - Child and Adolescent Development (4 Cr.)

(formerly ED 101 and ED 103) Race, Power, and Perspective Social and Behavioral Sciences

Examine the biological, cognitive, and socioemotional dimensions of child and adolescent development through theoretical perspectives. Gender, racial, ethnic, cross-cultural, social class, and sexual orientation differences and commonalities in childhood and adolescence will be explored. Additionally, students will analyze problems encountered growing up in today’s world. Students preparing for secondary education certification, education studies major, or education studies minor must also take ED 104F. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. Fall.