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The Child Development program will prepare students to support children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development while creating safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Students develop skills in:
- Understanding child development from infancy through early childhood
- Designing curriculum using Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
- Creating hands-on, play-based learning experiences
- Building positive relationships with children and families
- Maintaining ethical and well-organized early childhood programs
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