Course Description
Research and theory on the psychological development of the
maturing human, including social, emotional, and cognitive
development.
Athena Title
Developmental Psychology
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4220, PSYC 4220H, PSYC 4220S
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Pre or Corequisite
PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will interpret behavioral phenomena at an appropriate level of complexity, recognizing interactions among psychological, biological, social, and cultural variables as they impact human development across the lifespan.
- Students will analyze and apply the appropriate research methods and descriptive and inferential statistics to understand research findings in developmental psychology.
- Students will apply developmental research findings and theories to address issues of broad societal importance related to infant, child, and adolescent development, parenting, and child well-being.
- Students will construct arguments clearly and concisely from evidence-based psychological concepts and theories in the field of developmental psychology.
Topical Outline
- 1. Introduction
- 2. History of Developmental Psychology
- 3. Genetic and Environmental Impacts on Behavior
- 4. Physical and Biological Development
- 5. Cognitive Development
- 6. Social and Emotional Development
- 7. Culture, Parenting, and Society
