PSYC-215: Child Development
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: PSYC-215 Child Development
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3; offered as needed
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): PSYC-101
Course Description in college catalog:
The goal of this course is to enable students to acquire a knowledge base of child development. Consideration of developmental issues particular to special needs youngsters will also be addressed. Students will examine the central emotional, cognitive, and social issues for each developmental period during childhood. Cultural, socio-economic, and historical influences on development will be integrated within the course.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Mathematics and Science)
General Education Outcomes: Below is a listing of General Education Outcome(s) that this course supports.
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Use analytical reasoning to identify issues or problems and evaluate evidence in order to make informed decisions
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Make ethical judgments while recognizing multiple perspectives, as appropriate in the program of study
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
1. Examine how cognitive, social, and emotional changes influence child development.
2. Compare prominent theories of cognitive and social development with one another.
3. Identify and describe how childhood presents individuals with unique challenges and opportunities for growth unlike other periods in the lifespan: Children are by no means little adults.
4. Explain and use scientific methods to observe children and gather data.
5. Identify contemporary issues in the area of child development.
Other program outcomes (if applicable).
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Integrate knowledge and skills in the program of study
Methods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
Several methods of evaluation are used such as: objective tests, essay examinations, essay assignments, term papers, oral presentations, and group projects.
Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.
