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INFANT/TODDLER DEVELOPMENT & GROUP CARE

HDFS 462
Course Description

Developmental milestones from conception up to 36 months of age. Exploration of child care, including access and quality of care, as major influences on the development of young children and families in the US. Observation of infant development in real-time and evaluation of child care program quality.

Prerequisites

HDFS 262 (or HDFS 362 prior to Fall 2023), EDPSYCH 320 , or PSYCH 460

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.84

0.25% from Historical

Completion Rate
97.14%

-1.36% from Historical

A Rate
91.43%

5.86% from Historical

Class Size
35

6.06% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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