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PSY242

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Child Development

Social SciencesSchool of Humanities/Social Sciences

Learning Objectives

Course Objective

Program Objective and/or
Collegewide Student Competency

1.      Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method as it applies to the interdisciplinary study of child development.

2. Demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and apply the scientific approach in solving problems.

8. Apply scientific reasoning.

2.      Demonstrate a working knowledge of major theorists and researchers and relate that information to practice.

1. Describe and apply psychological principles.

3.      Evaluate and analyze information concerning child development obtained from contemporary research, the general public, and the media.

2. Demonstrate critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and apply the scientific approach in solving problems.

7. Analyze human diversity.

4.      Articulate practical application of child development to maximize the children’s development in the family, the school and the community.

7. Analyze human diversity.