HD 3440
The Development of Infants
This course examines infant development from conception through toddler hood, emphasizing the interconnected growth of the whole child—biological, cognitive, emotional, and social. Drawing on contemporary research and inclusive perspectives, students explore how culture, care giving, and individual differences shape early development.
Topics
- Disciplinary knowledge.
- Self-directed learning.
- Comprehend disciplines and fields.
- Critical thinking.
- Communication skills.
- Apply multi-disciplinary perspectives.
- Write, speak, and visualize.
- Scientific and quantitative reasoning.
- Information literacy.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
HD 1130 or equivalent.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- The Development of Infants · 3.0 · Undergraduate