This course focuses on the child from the toddler years up to age twelve. Student would study issues in parenting including toys and games, discipline, children and television, children and food, school-age clothing, safety and latch-key children, gifted and talented and families in crisis. Careers in child care will 24 be covered. Field trips could include day care centers and nursery schools as well as actual experience working with children at the school age. A Core 40 directed elective. Prerequisite: Child Development (must pass with a 70% or better).