EDU 35500 - Early Childhood Mental Health

Infancy and early childhood mental health is defined as the healthy social and emotional development of a child from birth to age 8. Young children thrive when they are cared for by adults who are consistent, responsive, and focus on teaching. This course will investigate multiple sources (e.g., neurological, contextual) and strategies that impact healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development in young children.

Preparation for Course
P or C: EDU 35200 and 40100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Examine and analyze multiple sources (neurological, contextual, etc.) that impact typical and atypical social, emotional, and behavioral development.
2. Understand and value a developmental and contextual perspective on the acquisition of socially acceptable behaviors in young children and the children’s challenges in acquiring those.
3. Understand and utilize various observation, interview, and assessment tools when gathering data for case studies about young children.
4. Apply knowledge of research-based strategies when analyzing, interpreting, and documenting positive impacts they make on the social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children.