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Course Syllabus

Syllabus HYBRID CDEV 107 ONLINE (5) (5)-1.pdf

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. :)

Course Description:

CDEV 107 8-week hybrid class- Wednesday, August 28th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, from conception through adolescence. Using developmental theories and research methodologies, course emphasis will be on typical and atypical development, maturational processes, and environmental factors. Students will also observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.

Textbook Information:

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

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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

Course Summary:

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