Infant Development and Care

This is an interdisciplinary study of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development from birth to 12 months of age which includes: an exploration of the impact of culture, atypical behavior and development, socialization techniques, interpersonal relationships of child and caregivers, and suitable environments for health and safety. For your final project, you will create a digital presentation to share, providing a thorough summary of a personalized infant care plan.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Identify and describe normative similarities and differences of intellectual, emotional, social, and physical theories at each developmental stage from prenatal through 12 months.

2. Assess research of theoretical and appropriate practical elements of caregiving to facilitate discussions regarding developing a healthy environment for children during their first year of life.

3. Evaluate the effects of society and culture upon infant microsystems, family types, and the subsequent macrosystems with which they co-exist.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of adults and caregivers in infant professional areas of service.