PSYD 140 - Psych Development I: Infancy-Childhood

This course introduces the student to the psychological development of infants and children. Students will be exposed to the biological aspects of early development as well as the development of language, intelligence, social skills, and emotionality. Finally, this course will cover attachment, peer relationships, moral development, and gender development. At the end of this course, students will be able to describe developmental changes in the physical, cognitive, and emotional/social capacities of children over the course of infancy and childhood as well as some of the risk factors that may compromise normal development.

Credit(s): 2

Type of Course: Course