DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

HDFS 262

Course Description

A basic foundation for understanding development from conception through middle childhood. Theoretical foundations, research findings, and practical applications.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

COMARTS/HDFS/JOURN 616 , HDFS 663 , HDFS 464 , HDFS 471 , HDFS 662 , HDFS 650 , HDFS 462 , and HDFS 425

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.68

-0.16% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.63%

-0.44% from Historical

A Rate

74.88%

5.56% from Historical

Class Size

211

-5.66% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Claire Barrett

[email protected]

Rating

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