Child Development

Course Name: Childhood and Adolescent Development 1

Education Pathway: LEVEL ONE INTRODUCTORY

Grade Levels: 9-12

Course Length: 1 Year

Elective Credit: Satisfies the “G” Requirement of UC College Preparatory Admission

Description:

Childhood and Adolescent Development is a Career Technical Education (CTE) course, which provides students the opportunity to study the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional developmental stages of children from conception through adolescence. Students may study topics such as brain development, families and parenting, prenatal development, developmental milestones from birth through adolescence, health and safety issues, guidance and discipline, cultural diversity, child care, education, children with special needs, and career decisions.


How We Have Fun In Class:

  • Class Pet Care for a Weekend

  • Carry Electronic Babies for 2 Days

  • Class Festivals in the Library

  • Kid Activities / Toys / Games

  • Hands On Learning

  • Safe Space to Build Confidence

  • Minimal Test or Homework