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SFL 331

Infant Development in the Family

Family Life College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Conception, prenatal development, pregnancy. Physical, cognitive, and social development of the first twenty-four months. Implications for guidance and care in the family.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

SFL 210 or concurrent enrollment

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

Human Development Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Critically examine the needs, development, and important variation in development during the first 2-3 years of life.

Title

Human Development Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Understand the underlying developmental processes associated with dramatic changes that occur during infancy with the family as an important backdrop.

Title

Effective Writing and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Critically synthesize and write in depth a specific area of interest related to infant development.

Title

Research and Evaluation Methodologies

Learning Outcome

Develop skills for critical evaluation of research and theory in the area of infant development.