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PSY 211 - Child Development (WE)
An overview of the growth and development of the child from conception to adolescence including cognitive, physical, social and psychological changes. Major theories and research related to child development. This course is designated as a writing emphasis course (WE).
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites: PSY 110 General Psychology, ENG 110 College Writing I
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the methods psychologists use to explore psychological phenomena.
- Describe major concepts and theories within developmental psychology.
- Identify psychological theories and models of child development.
- Discuss the role of biological, psychological, cognitive and social processes in child development.
- Use a multi-stage writing process to write effectively using tools and/or forms appropriate to the discipline of Psychology.
- Clearly articulate an issue or problem.
- Identify, analyze, and evaluate ideas, data, and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work.
- Acknowledge limitations of ideas, data and arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work.
- Develop well-reasoned (logical) arguments to form judgments and/or draw conclusion.
- Use a multi-stage writing process to write effectively using tools and/or forms appropriate to the field of Psychology.
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