PS 252 - Child Development

An introduction to the basic principles of human growth and development from the prenatal period through middle childhood. Topics include physical, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and language development. The hereditary, psychological, and environmental influences on development will be considered, along with a variety of theoretical and experimental approaches to studying development.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites/Restrictions: PS 101; Course is restricted to Psychology Majors/Minors Only (Majors/Minors Only restriction will be released for Open Registration).

Notes: Students will not receive credit for both PS 252 & ED 251.