PSYC 10G
Child Development (The Early Years)


Course Description

An introductory course that examines the major physical, psychosocial and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through middle childhood. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1 and 3; NBPTS Standards 1 and 4; and CEC Standards 1, 2 and 3.)

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
01871 PSYC 10G 01Z ·T····· 11:30 AM-12:20 PM Nellie Vargas ONLINE
······· TBA-TBA

Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
PSYC-010G-01Z-: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.

Class Materials

Textbook/MaterialTypeRequiredPurchaseRent
NewUsedNewUsed
Developing Person Through Childhood & Adolescence (12th Edition)
Berger © 2021
ISBN: 9781319191740
Textbook Required $306.25 $229.75 $245.00 $128.63
The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence, California Value Edition (12th Edition)
Berger
ISBN: 9781319459611
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $70.99
Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence (12th Edition)
Berger
ISBN: 9781319352516
E-Book
(180 days)
Required $74.99

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Course Details

Units
4 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 0
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

General Course Statement

General Statement
See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment
  • Not open to students with credit in the cross-listed course(s).
  • Also listed as C D D010G.
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