PSYC 209 - The Child from Conception to Nine

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

The dynamics of human development from the time of conception to the ninth year, emphasizing physical, intellectual, emotional and social aspects. Course Objectives (1) Identify and critique the major theoretical perspectives on child development (2) Demonstrate an understanding of the most important debates in child development (3) Identify the role of genetics and environments in all aspects of child development (4) Demonstrate an understanding of the extent to which child development follows universal paths and the ways in which it diverges in diverse cultural settings (5) Define the three stages of prenatal development and the role of environments during these stages (6) Describe the newborn and infants' abilities and limitations during the first weeks of life. (7) Demonstrate an understanding of and current research on Attachment (8) Demonstrate an understanding of children's physical, motor, emotional, perceptual, social, personality, cognitive, neurological, moral and gender development from the prenatal period to 9 years of age.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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