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The Child Development Major is organized around six broad competencies—child development knowledge/foundations; the research process; legal, ethical, and pragmatic issues; professionalism and leadership; child guidance; and integration of a personal/professional worldview. Students are introduced to these competencies in CDEV 3000 - Professional Issues in Child Development, at the beginning of their program, and compile a professional portfolio to document their progress throuhought the academic program. These portfolios are presented at the end of the program in CDEV 4965 - Child Development Senior Seminar.
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