PSYC 3315:Psychology of Infant Development

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1101
This course examines the developmental time period from conception up to 36 months. The course covers the biological, emotional, social, language, and motor changes infants progress through during the first three years of life. Using contemporary theory, research, and methods relevant to developmental psychology, the class emphasizes the uniqueness of each infant and toddler, the influence and importance of environment and relationships for healthy development, and the sociocultural context of development.