EPY 244 Child & Adolescent Development

A study of the psychology and development of the child that primarily focuses on the school years from five through eighteen. An ecological perspective will be presented that emphasizes the role that risk and protective factors play in cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. Special attention is given to the role that culture and diversity play on these developmental outcomes and processes and to activities that promote resiliency. Resources for educators to address and prevent substance abuse in the context of healthy development will be discussed. Theory and research are presented with an emphasis on implications for working and understanding children and adolescents in educational settings. Not open to first semester freshmen. Fulfills diversity requirement. Field requirement in family and community settings only for B-6 majors 10 hours and for IEC majors 6 hours. Fall and Spring.

Credits

4