Mar 15, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog
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TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development



A study of the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors impacting growth and development of children through adolescence.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

  • summarize principles of growth and development;
  • identify typical stages of cognitive, social, physical, language, and emotional development;
  • compare, contrast, and apply theories of development in practice;
  • discuss the impact of developmental processes on educational practices;
  • identify the stages of play development and describe the important role of play in young children’s learning and development;
  • and demonstrate skills in practical application of developmental principles and theories, observation techniques, assessment, and recognition of growth and development patterns.

Credit Hour(s): 3

Lecture Hour(s): 48



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