DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Name: DEVELOPMENT OF THE YOUNG CHILD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (920 reviews)

HDFS 262

Course Description

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

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

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

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.8

2.17% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.8%

0.54% from Historical

A Rate

82.73%

11.6% from Historical

Class Size

249

8.26% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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