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Advanced Child Development & Early Learning

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Sa 9:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W04-0138 3 $2657 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Sa 9:30a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W04-0138
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2657 (guest students)

Description

Through this advanced course in child development, student will examine theories related to human development and contemporary research findings in areas of child development and early learning. The course offers an opportunity to investigate selected topics in cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from conception through late childhood. Diverse perspectives will be used to understand development, both typical and atypical, in these various domains of development. Emphasis will be given to understanding individual and cultural difference while interpreting child development and assessment.

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W04-0138

Enrolled / Capacity

3 / 10

Status

Closed

Instructor

Katherine Volk

Tuition*

$2657 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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