Course Description
Research and theory on the psychological development of the maturing human, including social/emotional and cognitive development.
Athena Title
Developmental Psych Honors
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4220, PSYC 4220E, PSYC 4220S
Prerequisite
Permission of Honors
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students should have learned: 1. About biological, social, cognitive, and psychological development across the human lifespan 2. About the important research methods, theories, and empirical approaches to the study of developmental psychology 3. What it means to take a developmental approach to studying the major topics in psychology (genetic, biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and psychopathology) 4. How to review primary literature and/or engage in authentic research practices in developmental psychology
Topical Outline
Covered topics may include the following: 1. Introduction 2. History of Developmental Psychology 3. Heredity and Environment 4. Cognitive Development 5. Social and Emotional Development 6. Biological Development