HDEV 422 - Social Development of Children: Theory and Research

Units: 4
Theories, methods, and research findings in childhood social-emotional development from birth to age 12. Emotion and temperament, attachment, identity, achievement, gender roles, pro- and anti-social behavior, morality, peers, and the family.

Prerequisites: Junior, senior or post-baccalaureate standing.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate core knowledge in biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of human development (SLO1; ILO2,6).
Demonstrate critical thinking ability by summarizing, comparing, synthesizing, and critiquing interdisciplinary human development perspectives (SLO2; ILO1).
Demonstrate the ability to access information, design, and conduct individual and/or group research projects, and present them clearly, logically, and persuasively (SLO3; ILO1,2,4,6).
Demonstrate the ability to identify and address problems by applying human development knowledge in diverse contexts (SLO4; ILO1,3,4,5).