ECD 160 - Child Development and Behavior

A study of the conceptual framework for understanding the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of children from birth through late childhood. Together, ECD 160 and ECD 163+ meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the Office of Child Care of the Maryland State Department of Education.3 credits [FALL/SPRING] Three hours lecture per week and 15 hours of field experience over the duration of the course.
Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG 094 as a prerequisite, or appropriate placement score. Prereq/Corequisite:
Take MAT 023 as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.

Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.