SFL 453
Moral Development
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Theories and applications of moral development, including moral reasoning, moral emotions, contextual factors, and socialization influences that influence moral decisions and moral behavior.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 210 or concurrent enrollment
Title
Content and Theory
Learning Outcome
Critically examine and discuss selected topics in moral development, as well as being able to apply the information and skills learned in this class to your own life.
Understand the different constructs that contribute to moral development, such as cognition, emotion, identity, context, and culture.
Be able to discuss socialization influences that impact children's moral development, such as parents, peers, teachers, and media.
Title
Effective Writing and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Think and write in a synthesized, analytical fashion, combining information across sources rather than merely summarizing information.
Title
Research and Evaluation Methodologies
Learning Outcome
Identify and discuss the major theories of moral development, as well as the various research methods used in the study of moral and prosocial development.
