Durham School of the ArtsChild Development \

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Investigate the major influences on child development including culture, heredity, and environmental factors. Explore the importance of early relationships and how they promote healthy brain development while identifying characteristics of children birth through age five. Identify the different theories of child development and their impact on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains of development in children. Gain the knowledge and skills for careers in early childhood development and services.

Prerequisites: Prerequisite: None

Grades: 9-12

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