CPSY3301H

CPSY 3301H - Honors Introduction to Developmental Psychology (4 Cr.) Social Sciences, Honors

Institute of Child Development (11219) TCED - College of Education and Human Development

CPSY 3301H - Honors Introduction to Developmental Psychology (4 Cr.) Social Sciences, Honors

Course description

Developmental psychology explores change and/ or stability as a function of age, with a focus on how early experiences affect later development across people's lives. This course examines development through the lenses of social, cultural, cognitive, biological, and learning theories by providing students with an overview of classic as well as current research and methodologies in developmental psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the usefulness of a developmental approach to psychological issues. The course focuses on conceptual understanding of different perspectives on healthy development across their life. This knowledge informs practical applications of how to help children, adolescents, and adults progress through developmental periods.

This course is intended for University Honors Program students both within and outside of the Developmental Psych/Early Childhood programs.

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Discussion

Lecture

Requirements

000571

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

01677

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Social Sciences

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring