Child & Adolescent Psychology is the scientific study of a children's development from conception through adolescence. This course focuses on psychological theories and biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and stability among children and adolescents. This course is to acquaint students with specific strengths, characteristics, and problems as they relate to education. It also deals with applications of theories of learning to school situations. Developmental psychology is a subfield within the broader discipline of psychology. Historical and contemporary developmental research will be explored throughout the course. The scientific study of development applies to each of us, as we are in a continual state of development throughout our lifespan.
- Teacher: Dayle Jackson