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PSY 204 Child Psychology

Credits: (3)
An introduction to the scientific study of the developing child. The age span covered ranges from the prenatal period up to puberty. Topics include age relevant studies of motor, cognitive, linguistic, social and personality growth. Prerequisite(s): PSY 103 .

SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts

Learning Outcomes
  1. Define major psychological concepts and theories of child development.
  2. Apply theory to explain development; compare/contrast theoretical approaches in child development.
  3. Define research methods and analyze research studies for method, conclusion and contribution to the field of child development.
  4. Explain how biological, psychological and socio-cultural factors influence child development.