Child Development (PSYC 2041)
Term: Academic Year 2011-2012 Fall
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Mon-Wed, 10:40 AM - 12:00 PM (9/8/2011 - 12/16/2011) Location: MAIN CLASS 221
Description
This course is designed to familiarize students with vari- ous aspects of child development. Through an in-depth study of current research, students explore practical applications of theories to the teaching and counseling of children and adolescents. Among the topics discussed are: theories of child development; social and cultural influences on child development; physical, cognitive, emotional, psychological, and moral development; language acquisition; intelligence and its measurement; cognitive and behavioral views of learning; development of gender roles; and contexts of development (family, peers, media, and schooling). Cross-listed with EDUC 2041.