Child Development: Advanced ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

In this advanced level course the student will examine a variety of theoretical viewpoints on child developmental process, as well as current research and studies of the principal topics of developmental psychology. Topics covered in this study may include: the impact on development of the continuing interaction between genetic and environmental factors, the growing body of knowledge about how children learn language and develop cognitive and social skills, and a discussion of prominent theorists in the field. Please note: Students should not enroll in this course and the introductory level of the same course title as there is significant redundancy in the content of courses.