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This course addresses the multifaceted complexities of typical and atypical child development, through the discussion of classic and emerging theories. The readings and class assignments make use of research-based, real-world, and cross-cultural examples. In this course students will apply their knowledge of typical growth and development in childhood to those children whose development is atypical. The course places specific emphasis on how student develop and learn through play. An ecological systems approach will be taken to explain possible reasons for atypical and atypical developmental patterns. Systems include biological, environmental, and societal. This course has a required field experience.