PSYCH 320
Developmental Psychology: Childhood
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the child.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
1. Theories and research in human development
Learning Outcome
Students will describe current theories and research in human development from pre-natal development through late childhood, demonstrating an understanding of developmental processes that lead to normative development, including perceptual, cognitive, biological, genetic, and social domains, as well as factors that lead to psychopathology and mental illness.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, quizzes.
Title
2. Assess and critique a key issue
Learning Outcome
Students will assess and critique a key issue in a group format presented to the class.
Measurement: Assessment of presentation.
Title
3. Integrate current research studies
Learning Outcome
Students will assess critical issues in early childhood development, integrating current research studies on topics in developmental psychology.
Measurement: APA style paper.
