PS 3160 - Child Psychology

Everyone has been exposed to a “normal” child and a child who does not appear to fall into the normal category. This course takes an in-depth look at both normal and abnormal child development from conception through adolescence. We will examine milestones and implications of not meeting those milestones when anticipated. The course will cover topics of physical, social, psychological, emotional, moral, and cognitive development as well as family and educational structures. Disorders of childhood (biological as well as psychological), learning differences, social/cultural and socio economics status will also be explored at length. (4 credits)