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10 Working with Children
Experiential course involving
interaction with children and adults (parents, teachers, other
professionals). Typically organized around a theme or question of
interest to the class. Requires approximately 2 hours fieldwork per
week in addition to class meeting. May not be concurrently enrolled
with 220. 11 Supervised Classroom Experience at Broadoaks
Practical experience with various
aspects of teaching and learning at Broadoaks. Requires minimum of 3
hours per week in addition to staff meeting. One semester, 12 Research with Children Opportunity to learn and apply research skills by assisting faculty on research. May include research design, data collection, data analysis, and writing up findings. Permission required. One semester, one credit. May be repeated for credit. 105 Introduction to Human Development
Emphasizes major theories and
principles of human development across cultures. Introduces history,
literature, and methodology of the study of human beings from
developmental perspectives. Critical reading and writing required.
220 Field Methods: Child Study through Observation and Interaction Focuses on observing, recording, and interacting with children as a basis for scientific investigation in child development. Field-based research project required. Includes seminar and supervised fieldwork at The Broadoaks Children’s School. Prerequisite: 105. One semester, 3 credits. 315 Infancy through Early Childhood
Study of physical, cognitive,
linguistic, social, emotional, and moral/ethical development from 0
to 8 years. Emphasizes literature review and fieldwork resulting in
a scholarly paper. Prerequisites: 105, 220. |
330 Middle Childhood
Study of physical, cognitive, linguistic,
social, emotional and moral development from 6-12 years. Emphasizes theory,
child observation, and research, as well as child and family issues in
public policy and current events. Prerequisite: 315.
One semester,
477 Practicum: Integration of Theory and Practice
An intensive fieldwork or internship
assignment designed to (1) situate and contextualize developmental theory
and its applications in a real-world setting, (2) help students integrate
what they have learned in their liberal arts core with their study of child
development from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, and (3) provide
opportunities for additional experience in a setting that relates to the
student’s future academic and career interests. Senior standing. 490 Current Topics in Child Development Permission. Variable credits. 295 Directed Studies in Child Development 395 Development 495 Time and credit arranged. Permission. 595 May be repeated for credit. 497 Senior Seminar in Child Development Builds upon previous core and extra departmental courses in the major, requires in-depth study of a significant issue or question relating to CHDV theory and practice. Includes paper in the major. Senior standing. One semester, 3 credits. *Not offered every year |
