PSYC 215 - Child Psychology

Emotional, intellectual, social, physiological, and cognitive growth of the child based on pertinent psychological principles, research findings, and methodology. Critical periods in maturation and learning. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in PSYC 100, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Critically analyze how biological, cognitive, environmental, and social factors influence development throughout childhood.
Understand basic concepts, theories, and principles relevant to the field of child development.
Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the major theoretical approaches of child development.
Use information literacy to identify, read, analyze, and think critically about child development research, including research design, methods, findings, and application of results to specific populations.
Apply the concepts, theories, and principles of child development to daily life situations.

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