This course examines the advanced issues in child development within an ecological context. Theory and research on social, cultural, and development issues of early childhood will be the focus, with a particular emphasis on ecological and social constructivist frameworks. This seminar examines issues of diversity (race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and social class), and topics include attachment, socialization of emotions, parenting beliefs, father-child relationships, and child care and preschool. Prereq: permission.