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Developmental Psychology


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 4220E, PSYC 4220H, PSYC 4220S


Pre or Corequisite

PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E


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)


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


Syllabus