2 credits

An important role of the child development professional is to understand how to use support services and programs to aid the healthy development and learning of young children and their families. In this course, education professionals examine themes, issues, and controversies central to the field of infant/toddler care and education, and they critically analyze ways to support the healthy development and learning of infants and toddlers through food and nutrition programs, vaccinations, and early intervention services. Education professionals make connections between the topics and their own personal experiences, interests, and aspirations; other coursework; current research; real-world early childhood settings; and future trends, challenges, and possibilities that infant/toddler professionals must understand.