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(PSYC 210) Developmental Psychology

Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of human behavior across the lifespan beginning with conception.

Credit hours 3.0 lecture
Prerequisite PSYC 111
Offered Fall, winter
Programs Psychology (BS), Psychology Minor

Course Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the science of Developmental Psychology, including basic terminology and theoretical knowledge of the field.
  2. Explain how knowledge is generated in the field of Developmental Psychology through the scientific method and the interpretation and evaluation of empirical data and developing theory.
  3. Think critically about development in physical characteristics, social behaviors, and cognition by analyzing assumptions and biases, and through considering alternative explanations.
  4. Apply knowledge regarding Developmental Psychology to both everyday observations.