PSY 440: ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT

This course is designed to introduce students to current scientific thinking and research about development as understood by developmental psychologists. The course focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on the development of human infants and children. The integration of theoretical, research, and practical orientations is emphasized. Topics include theories and methods of developmental psychology, prenatal development and birth, infancy, cognitive and social-emotional development, language acquisition, and moral development. Prerequisites: PSY 101 with grade C or better or permission of instructor.