This psychology course is an introduction and overview of the scientific study of child development from prenatal through adolescence. It includes topics like perception, learning, intelligence, motivation, developmental disorders, and parenting and peer influence on the developing child.
Meets MnTC Goal 5
Course Effective Dates: 2/25/00 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of biological, cognitive, and social emotional factors important to each stage of development, from childhood to adolescence.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of cultural perspectives in areas such as attachment, parenting and peer relationships.
Demonstrate an understanding of sex and gender identity development.
Demonstrate an understanding of the history and evolution of the developmental perspective in psychology.
Explore common developmental disorders affecting children.
Demonstrate an understanding of general development theories as they relate to Child Psychology and human behavior, including psychodynamic, cognitive developmental, behavioral, and sociocultural.
Identify terms and understand concepts relative to the field of child psychology.
Understand and demonstrate understanding of basic research procedures used in understanding child or adolescent behavior, such as structured observation and /or interviews.
Demonstrate critical thinking in the use of information as it pertains to human behavior as it relates to the field of child psychology.
Identify and understand developmental stages and tasks associated with the different stages of development, from infancy through adolescence.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies Goal 05 — Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
