PSY 235 - Human Development: Child

OUTCOMES: PSY 235, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN INFANCY AND CHILDHOOD

Outcome 1:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the methods and research designs used in the empirical study of developmental psychology as a social science.

Outcome 2:
Students will be able to identify and discuss their understanding of ethical issues in research with humans in the area of developmental psychology.

Outcome 3:
Students will be able to distinguish between the major historical schools of thought in psychology and the major current philosophies, and demonstrate an understanding of how these schools of thought continue to impact the field of developmental psychology.

Outcome 4:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development, including both genetic and environmental influences and their interactions, from conception to birth.

Outcome 5:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) from birth through late infancy.

Outcome 6:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) throughout early childhood.

Outcome 7:
Students will be able to identify a normal sequence of human development (physical, cognitive, socio-emotional) from middle childhood through late childhood.

Outcome 8:
Students will demonstrate their ability to test and critically analyze established theories in developmental psychology by gathering primary data and conducting a research project, to include a formal written presentation of the project.

Outcome 9:
Students will be able to critically analyze controversial social issues that pertain to human development, using primary and secondary sources, as demonstrated in a formal writing activity.