Child Psychology

Catalog description

An in depth look at influential child psychology theories and research studies with the goal of helping students to understand factors that influence child development and to promote positive developmental outcomes for children. Focus is placed on cognitive and social-emotional aspects of child development. Students explore applications of course material to real children through discussion, reflection papers, and an immersive/service learning project. Prerequisites: PSYC101 or PSYC130 College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology