An examination of human growth and development during infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between theory, research, and application of knowledge in child development through a consideration of different theoretical perspectives (psychoanalytic, behavioral, and cognitive-developmental), current research on selected topics (e.g., prenatal influences, perceptual and cognitive development, cross-cultural differences in child rearing), and intervention programs designed to stimulate cognitive and social development in infants and young children.
Prerequisites
Six undergraduate courses in psychology.