Developmental Research Methods

9 units · Undergraduate

Intermittent: 9 units This is a laboratory course, in which the student will have direct experience working with children, as well as writing research reports and designing and critiquing research in child development. The purpose of the course is to develop research expertise that will assist the student both in carrying out research and in evaluating the research of others. Special emphasis will be given to the unique methodological problems associated with the study of development. Students must be sure they are also available to attend the Children's School during specific blocks in addition to the class meeting times. Students must be sure they are also available to attend the Children's School in person during at least 3 time blocks in addition to the class meeting times. The blocks are 9-9:45am, 10-11:15am, 11am-12:15pm, 1-2:15p (on M, T, W, and R). Students are required to obtain ACT 153 or show proof of clearances as part of the course. Prerequisites: ( 85-310 or 85-340 or 85-314 or 85-300 ) and (85-221 or 85-130 ) and ( 85-309 or 36-309 )