PSY-2030 Child Psychology

1. Explain the major theoretical perspectives in childhood developmental psychology, including the biological, psychodynamic, behavioral and sociocultural.
2. Interpret research methods used by developmental psychologists to study childhood as a period of the life span. 
3. Distinguish the differences between genetic and environmental factors that influence development during the period of childhood.
4. Evaluate differences in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral changes that occur during childhood. 
5. Explain the issues related to parenting, schooling, and peer relationships during the period of childhood from the context of contemporary societal challenges.
6. Apply ethical principles used to protect and promote the “best interest of the child”.
7. Use information literacy skills to research individual/group papers, projects, and presentations related to child development.