PSYC 2450 Child and Adolescent Psychology
Course Information
| Course Number | PSYC 2450 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Child and Adolescent Psychology |
| Description | This course examines the development of children from conception through adolescence. The major areas of focus include physical, cognitive, and social development. The developing child will be understood as an active participant in a world of biological, familial, social, and cultural influences that help shape their individual life path. (MNTC 5: History/Social & Behavioral Sciences & MNTC 7a: Human Diversity) (Prerequisite: PSYC100 OR PSYC110 or PSYC140 or Instructor Approval) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 Credits, 64 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: PSYC100 OR PSYC110 or PSYC140 or Instructor Approval
Course Competencies
- Describe child and adolescent psychology as a field of study and the major historical and contemporary theories that have formed and continue to influence this field.
- Analyze how historical and societal shifts have shaped our understanding of human development in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
- Analyze the methods and ethical responsibilities used in child and adolescent development research.
- Describe the role of genetics and heredity on human development.
- Examine the process and milestones of prenatal development, including potential hazards and protective factors during this developmental period.
- Analyze the normative (or typical) milestones that characterize physical, cognitive, and social development from birth through adolescence.
- Evaluate non-normative physical, cognitive, and social development from birth through adolescence, including more common psychopathologies and developmental challenges.
- Evaluate how institutions, political and social policies, and societal attitudes differentially impact infants, children, and adolescents and identify possible improvements using psychological theories and research.
- Reflect on your own developmental experiences and how these may influence your assumptions about how children and adolescents develop.
SCC Accessibility Statement
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