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PS 207 - Child Psychology


Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an introduction to the milestones of human development from conception through adolescence. The major domains of childhood development, including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development, will be covered. Topics may include, but are not limited to, basic concepts and theories in child psychology, including Piaget’s theory, psychoanalytic theory, and the contributions of learning theory on childhood development. Implications for parenting, education, and social policy-making will be discussed.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • define the basic research terms and theoretical concepts used in child psychology;
  • describe the basic biological, cognitive, and psychosocial issues that occur during the prenatal period, infancy, childhood and adolescence;
  • critically evaluate major research findings in the field of child psychology;
  • utilize the theory and research in the field of child psychology to understand their own life experiences better;
  • understand the implications of the theory and research in the field of child psychology for parenting, education, and social policy-making so that they can apply course information to meaningful social problems;
  • use library research databases to locate research materials in the field of child psychology; and
  • write a research paper in the APA style.


Prerequisites: PS 100
F/S (C, S)