Course
Child Growth and Development
EDUC-X424.08
Explore how children grow and develop from birth through age 8 and beyond, across the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and moral domains. Study the major theories, learn to recognize typical milestones and possible developmental concerns, and apply what you learn through observation and discussion.
What You'll Study
- Developmental stages from newborn through the school-age years
- The physical, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and moral domains of development
- Major theories and the theorists behind them: Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, Bandura, and Skinner
- Typical milestones and signs of possible developmental concerns
- How family, culture, and environment shape development
- Observing children and applying theory to what you see
Course Information
Online
4.50 units
$500 - $550
Course sessions
Closed
Closed
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole, she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student.
Full Bio
Section ID:
199366
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/30/2026
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross
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Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross, M.ED. is a devoted educator with many years of experience in elementary education. As a firm believer in team effort and the immense benefits it brings to an education setting as a whole, she has devoted her career path to cultivating a culture of inclusion through professional development. As an instructor with UCSD Extended Education, Shondale aims to teach educators to not only create, but also mold learning into skills that are attainable for every student.
Full Bio
Section ID:
EL00009067
Class type:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
Drop Refund Deadline:
01/12/2027
Schedule:
No information available at this time.
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Shondale Cross