Course Syllabus

Course Description: 

This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children’s development, birth through adolescence.  The class will cover general trends of development, as well as how children’s individual rate of development can be a focus.  Heredity and environmental influences will be discussed.

Course Syllabus: Syllabus SAC CDEV 107 Spring 2019-1.pdf

Textbook Information: 

Martorell, G. (2012). Child, M Series, 1^st Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN-10:0078035511

Recommended Materials: Email Address and Internet Access; Canvas.

**Students are required to have an active notification setting for Announcements and Conversation Messages in Canvas.

Student Learning Objectives:  Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: 

• define human development
• explain the major theories of development
• describe the ecological-systems approach to the study of human development
• differentiate genotype from phenotype
• explain prenatal development and the possible complications at birth
• describe ways in which developmental domains are continuous, sequential and inter-related
• demonstrate knowledge of current research findings as they apply to child development
• demonstrate knowledge of the physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development of children in major developmental stages
• understand how to identify children at different ages by assessing their developmental skills and abilities

Meet Your Instructor:

Rachelle Vargas

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Hi my name is Rachelle Vargas, and I have been in education for over 25 years. I have extensive experience working with children 3-12 years old. My journey began in Orange Unified School District as a Lead Teacher for the CARES after-school program; from there I became a School Readiness Coordinator overseeing our state preschool program, and then became the director of the Child Development Center. I have earned my BA in Child Development at Ashford University, and then went on to earn my Masters in Education with a specialization in Family and Community. I’m a member of NAEYC, I’m involved in the Quality Start OC with the Orange County Department of Education, and I am a Professional Growth Advisor. I am also a proud mother of two grown college-age daughters. My daughters have graduated college, CSUF & CSUDH, one is working towards her Masters to become an Occupational Therapist, and my younger daughter is a 3rd grade teacher. I am enthusiastic about Child Development, and can't wait to share my experience in the classroom. :)