PSY 3440 - Advanced Child Development

Goals: To provide a broad overview of theories of child development and research in child psychology. To encourage students to explore a single issue in developmental psychology in depth.

Content: Research methods with children, genetics, learning and cognitive development, moral development, socialization processes, family dynamics, and child-rearing.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisite: PSY 1330 or equivalent (grade of C- or better); PSY 1440 is recommended

Credits: 4