This course introduces the biological, cognitive, and social development of the child. As we consider specific topics in child development, such as language development, emotional development, and childhood disabilities, we will consider how specific findings in child development research can answer bigger questions about the nature of human development and how to create a world in which children can grow and thrive.  Prerequisite: PSYC 1010 strongly recommended, but not required.

Seminars on special and current topics in psychology.

Introduces basic concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry needed for an understanding of brain and behavior. PSYC 3210 is recommended.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the academic and clinical activities within the field of clinical psychology. Theories, research, psycho therapeutic approaches, and critical professional issues will be explored.

Current topical offerings in Psychology.

Infancy is the time of life during which enormous changes take place- newborns are very different from the inquisitive, walking and talking 2-year-old. The following lines of development during the first two years are traced in detail: motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Environmental influences, including parental behavior are considered, as well as the effect the infant has on caregivers.

Learning, Emotions and Motivation will be explored from animal models of clinical conditions, historical case studies in humans of brain-derived emotional disturbances, and current innovations to treat brain disorders. These important discoveries will be presented for students to understand underlying biological and neural mechanisms that mediate adaptive changes to motivate healthy behavior.

Surveys the major empirical and theoretical concepts in social psychology.

This course aims to discuss the state-of-the-art in the large field of cognitive aging and the main lifespan predictors that lead to healthy aging.

Topical Offerings in Psychology