Developmental Psychology

  • Examine the origins, development, and perspectives of developmental psychology.
  • Investigate the four domains and the various theoretical perspectives that interpret human behavior and development.
  • Analyze the design, conduct and ethical issues of scientific research.

Prenatal Development

  • Examine the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development from conception to birth
  • Investigate the issues and challenges in becoming a parent, includeing reproductive technologies and prenatal influences.
  • Investigate sociocultural influences on prenatal development.

Infant Development

  • Examine the physical, cognitive, and socio-economical development of early childhood.
  • Analyze sociocultural influences on early childhood development.

Middle Childhood Development (optional)

  • Examine the physical, cognitive, and socio-economical development of middle childhood.
  • Analyze sociocultural influences on middle childhood.

Adolescence Development (optional)

  • Examine the physical, cognitive, and socio-economical development of adolescence.
  • Analyze sociocultural influences on adolescence.

Adult Development (optional)

  • Examine the physical, cognitive, and socio-economical development of adulthood.
  • Analyze sociocultural influences on adulthood.