Child Development (PSYC 2041)
Term: Academic Year 2012-2013 Spring
Faculty
There is not currently a faculty member for this course
Schedule
Wed-Fri, 9:10 AM - 10:30 AM (1/17/2013 - 5/17/2013) Location: MAIN LIBRY BOORS
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.