Developmental Psychology

9 units · Undergraduate

Fall and Spring: 9 units This course is about normal development from conception through adolescence. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, emotional and social development. Students will learn facts about children at various points in development, theories about how development works, and research methods for studying development in infants and children. Students will be encouraged to relate the facts, theories and methods of developmental psychology to everyday problems, social issues and real world concerns. Please note that to complete this course, students will have to sign up for observation slots at the CMU Children's School outside of the class meeting times; the exact times will be communicated in class, but are expected to be between 8:30am and 2pm.