PSY 13 Child Development

Introduction to child development from conception to adolescence. Covers major theories of psychological growth, interactions between heredity and environment, and the physical cognitive, and social domains of development in childhood and adolescence. Focuses on concepts and issues important in prenatal development thinking and social relationships in childhood and adolescence, including effective parenting and personal growth. Prerequisite: PSY 1 (waived for qualified Liberal Studies majors and for Single Subject Credential students). This course does not meet the PSY 12 requirement or the Nursing major. GS-IIIF