Child & Human Development
Family Studies @ Fraser
Why Study Child and Human Development?
Courses available at Fraser
HPW 3C0 - Working with Infants & Young Children
This course prepares students for occupations involving children from birth to six
years of age. Students will study theories about child behaviour and development,
and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical experiences
with young children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities
and requirements related to working with infants and young children. They will also
have opportunities to develop research and critical-thinking skills as they investigate
and evaluate current research about early childhood education.
Students in this course work one-on-one with a child (age 2-5) in our department playschool 3 days a week for 12-14 weeks. Students will also take on the responsibility of developing and leading circle and craft activities around a specific theme as teacher of the day.
HPC 3O0 - Raising Healthy Children
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers
need, with particular emphasis on maternal health, pregnancy, birth, and the early
years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical
experience, students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their early behaviour. Students
will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving
and child rearing.
Students in this course work one-on-one with a child (age 2-5) in our department playschool 3 days a week for 12-14 weeks. Students will also take on the responsibility of developing and leading circle and craft activities around a specific theme as teacher of the day. One of the experiential learning highlights of this course is students take care of the computerized baby - taking on the role of a parent.
HHG 4M0 - Human Development Through the Lifespan
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human development
throughout the lifespan. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives
on human development. They will examine threats to healthy development as well as
protective factors that promote resilience. Students will learn about physical, cognitive,
and social-emotional development from the prenatal period through old age and
will develop their research and inquiry skills by investigating issues related to
human development.
Students in this course work one-on-one with a child (age 2-5) in our department playschool 3 days a week for 12-14 weeks. Students will also take on the responsibility of developing and leading circle and craft activities around a specific theme as teacher of the day.