Concepts, theories, and issues in human development and family sciences.

Introduction to the role of child life specialists in health care settings and the application of general human development principles to the care of hospitalized children and adolescents.

Introduction to contemporary understandings of sexuality in the context of human development and families, organized around major subjects in the field of sexuality studies.

Explore the long history of early childhood education in Italy emphasizing children's engagement in multi-sensory exploration and creative self-expression. Analyze how cultural differences affect how parents and professionals work together to foster optimal development in young children.