SPY 531 Advanced Dev Pschology

An in-depth study of the area of human developmental psychology, including a focus on the critical processes and contexts that support typical development from infancy through adolescence.A wide range of topics will be covered including biological, cognitive, social-emotional, moral, language and the development of self from an ecological perspective.Students will view developmental trajectories in light of attachment, resiliency, and cultural influences.Students will study and apply developmental processes in typical development and will build a frame of reference for utilizing these ideas when problem-solving in educational settings.Field observations required.

Credits

3