Developmental Psychology (244-CN-66)

Instructors

Justin Moore

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Thurs 6:15PM - 9:15PM

Overview of class

The primary goal of this course is to provide students with a broad introduction to developmental psychology. The course will emphasize findings and conclusions drawn from the scientific study of development. We will examine a range of identified factors that influence children in the major developmental domains (e.g., biological, physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional) and across periods of development (e.g., prenatal, infancy, preschool, school-age, adolescence). Because of the wide range of topics to be covered, no one topic can be covered in complete depth. Indeed, scientists in the field often spend entire careers studying only certain aspects or sub-domains of the areas we will cover in just a class period or two. However, within each area especially pertinent or relevant findings will be highlighted to provide greater depth of contact with the material and to promote deeper learning and comprehension. Finally, while this is not a course in parenting per se, it is certainly the case that an understanding of the factors that influence development is relevant to informing the decisions that parents must make when raising their children. Carries social science credit.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent.

Class Attributes

Face to face: In person, in campus space