Senior Seminar: Current Issues in Developmental Psychology

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This seminar engages with current issues in developmental psychology research, with a particular emphasis on child development. Although the specific topics covered in the course will vary from semester to semester, the course will be structured to present an overview of each topic domain (through review articles and seminal empirical articles) followed by more contemporary readings on the topic and a discussion of current debates and open issues. Students will apply insights from developmental psychology research to educational, clinical, and policy contexts, with an emphasis on promoting children's learning and well-being across diverse settings. Open to senior Psychology majors.