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EDUC 641

Human Development

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Standard

Overview

Description

Study human development from conception through old age. Physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth examined in the 8 stages of development (prenatal, infancy, early childhood, school age children, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood and later adulthood) from biological, psychological, socio cultural and life-cycle perspectives. Fulfills part of the Nevada Generalist endorsement for special education teaching, and is aligned with the InTASC Standards.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
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Prerequisites

formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Other

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Formerly Known As SPED 563

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Learning Outcomes

  • comprehend educational research and write summaries of research articles using professional language and APA writing style.
  • use online databases to locate peer-reviewed research articles.
  • recognize the importance of educational research for improving instructional practices.
  • understand, identify and describe the different characteristic of students identified with a disability under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) co-teaching, classroom accommodations, etc.
  • identify and describe diversity in the classroom, individual learning styles, and unique patterns of learning and development.
  • demonstrate communication techniques and discuss innovative ways to involve family and community in the educational experience.
  • demonstrate an awareness of and examine basic characteristics including physical appearance, health issues, learning and/or communication challenges, behavior challenges, etc.
  • access common services provided by the school district personnel (i.e.; Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Co-operative Teaching, Behavior Mentor.