Course Description
Research and theory on the psychological development of the maturing human, including social/emotional and cognitive
development. Community-based application of and reflection on course content in a range of service-learning settings.
Athena Title
Developmental Psychology
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4220, PSYC 4220E, PSYC 4220H
Prerequisite
PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
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
