PSY 2240Parenting Across the Lifespan

Catalog

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1001 with a D- or above Students explore the intersection of psychological theory and parenting, providing them with a deep understanding of how various psychological theories inform different parenting approaches. Students learn how parents can foster their children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in healthy and supportive ways. A significant portion of the course will focus on evaluating how various family structures, socioeconomic statuses, and ethnic backgrounds shape the way parents interact with and nurture children. Students also explore how the role of parents evolves throughout the lifespan, recognizing that parenting is not a static role but one that changes as both children and parents grow and develop.