Department(s)
Course Description
This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. This course will address psychological development from conception through middle childhood with references to physical, cognitive, social, and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors, human interaction, social structures, and cultural forces in development. PSYC 2308 is a directed elective course in the Psychology Field of Study Curriculum reported as accepted by several Texas general academic institutions. Please see an advisor for more information.
Academic Level
Undergraduate Credit
CIP Code
42.2703 - Developmental and Child Psychology.
Course Type (Attributes)
General Academic (ACGM) (ACGM)
Locations
Online (06), Athens (01), Palestine Satellite (02), Terrell Satellite (03), Kaufman Workforce (04)
This is a Coursedog only field and is not integrated with the SIS.
Objective
Describe how human beings change physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally from conception through childhood.
Objective
Identify fundamental concepts and theories, both recent and historical, within the field of child psychology.
Objective
Evaluate research issues and methodologies used to investigate developmental phenomena.
Objective
Describe the process of development and the multiple sources of influence on a developing child.