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CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (CPSY)
College of Education and Human Development
Institute of Child Development
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CPSY 1904
- Freshman Seminar: International Perspectives (IP)
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-Fr; fall, every year)
Interdisciplinary seminar. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
CPSY 1905
- Freshman Seminar
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Fr; fall, spring, every year)
Interdisciplinary seminar. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
CPSY 1910W
- Freshman Seminar, Writing Intensive (WI)
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Fr; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Interdisciplinary seminar. Topics specified in Class Schedule.
CPSY 2301
- Introductory Child Psychology (SSCI)
(4.0 cr; =[CPSY 3301]; Prereq-4 cr intro psych; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Introduction to the science of child behavior; review of theory and research.
CPSY 3301
- Introductory Child Psychology for Social Sciences
(4.0 cr; =[CPSY 2301]; fall, spring, summer, every year)
The science of child behavior; review of theory and research. Designed for majors in psychology, sociology, and related disciplines; not suggested for child psychology majors.
CPSY 3308
- Introduction to Research Methods in Child Psychology
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301, Psy 1001; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Techniques used in the study of child development; emphasis on collection, organization, and analysis of data.
CPSY 3360
- Child Psychology Honors Seminar
(2.0 cr; Prereq-CPsy honors student; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Acquaints students with the various research projects and activities in the Institute for Child Development and in related departments. Faculty are invited to discuss their research projects with seminar participants.
CPSY 4302
- Infant Development
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301 or #; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Perceptual, motor, emotional, social, and cognitive development during the first two years of life; the developing infant in his or her social and physical environment.
CPSY 4303
- Adolescent Psychology
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Psy 1001; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Overview of development in the second decade of life. Interactions of adolescents with family, school, and society.
CPSY 4310
- Special Topics in Child Development
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-2301; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Topics/credits vary.
CPSY 4311
- Behavioral and Emotional Problems of Children
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Intro psych; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Behavioral and emotional problems of children and adolescents; psychopathology contrasted to normal development; symptoms, causes, course, and prevention of common disorders, excluding physical and sensory handicaps.
CPSY 4313
- Disabilities and Development
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Psy 1001; spring, every year)
Surveys all areas of exceptionality. Mental, hearing, vision, physical, speech, language handicaps. Learning disabilities. Autism. Emotional/behavior disorders. Giftedness.
CPSY 4329
- Biological Foundations of Development
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301 or equiv; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Evolutionary theory and behavioral genetics applied to understanding of development of human behavior; formation of species-typical adaptive behavior and individual differences in infancy, childhood, and adolescence. This course is only offered Fall semesters.
CPSY 4331
- Social and Personality Development
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301, Psy 1001; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Development of social relations and personality; research, methodology, and contrasting theoretical perspectives. Survey of findings on interpersonal relationships, the concept of self, prosocial and antisocial behavior, and acquisition of social roles.
CPSY 4334W
- Children, Youth in Society (C/PE, WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Child development principles relative to social policy decision making. Issues in applying theories, findings to problems (e.g., media influences, mainstreaming, day care, child abuse, effects of peers).
CPSY 4336W
- Development and Interpersonal Relations (WI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301 or equiv, 4331; A-F or Aud, spring, summer, offered periodically)
Processes and functions of interactions with parents and peers; analysis of theory and research on developmental changes and influences.
CPSY 4341
- Perceptual Development
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2301; fall, every year)
Perceptual learning and the development of sensory and perceptual processes.
CPSY 4343
- Cognitive Development
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2301; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Cognitive processes; relevant theory, research literature, and methodology.
CPSY 4345
- Language Development and Communication
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2301; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Structure and function of language; factors influencing development; methodological problems, language scales, theories.
CPSY 4347W
- Senior Project (WI)
(2.0 cr; Prereq-CPsy sr; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Current literature on self-selected developmental topic. Students write a literature review.
CPSY 4993
- Directed Instruction in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-ECSE or MEd student; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Students serve as teaching assistants or peer advisers.
CPSY 4994
- Directed Research in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-4 cr in CPsy, #, %; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Individual empirical investigation. Students help plan/implement scientific studies, gain experience/expertise in methodology of research.
CPSY 4994V
- Directed Research in Child Psychology (Honors Thesis) (WI)
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-4 cr in CPsy, CPsy honors, #, %; fall, spring, summer, every year)
Individual empirical investigation. Students help plan/implement scientific studies while gaining experience/expertise in research methodology.
CPSY 4996
- Field Study in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 8.0 cr]; Prereq-4 cr CPsy, #; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Independent reading. Varies depending on student's specific area of interest. Students receive credit while interning in metropolitan area.
CPSY 5251
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Education
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[MEd student in ECE or ECSE] or #; A-F only, fall, summer, every year)
Surveys imagery, history, philosophy, and psychology of early childhood education. Analyzing/interpreting trends in early education, including diversity, special needs, legislation, public policy, and educationally appropriate practice.
CPSY 5252
- Facilitating Social and Physical Learning in Early Childhood Education
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Student in early childhood ed or early childhood special ed; A-F only, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Current theoretical/empirical literature and developmental knowledge as basis for planning, implementing, and evaluating social/physical growth/development of young children. For students obtaining ECE/ECSE licensure.
CPSY 5253
- Facilitating Cognitive and Creative Learning in Early Childhood Education
(3.0 cr; Prereq-MEd student in early childhood ed or early childhood special ed, or #; A-F only, fall, spring, every year)
Overview of cognitive, creative, and language characteristics of children ages 0-8 years and of how teachers can plan curriculum to facilitate children's development in these areas.
CPSY 5281
- Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education
(3.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-MEd student in early childhood ed or early childhood special ed; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Application of theory/research relating to teaching preschool children. For individuals obtaining ECE licensure.
CPSY 5413
- Early Childhood and Public Policy
(3.0 cr; fall, every year)
State, federal, and international policies and legislative activity touching first five years of a child's life. Family, community, and institutional roles in promoting children's social, cognitive, and emotional development. Issues related to health, mental health, poverty, developmental delays, and special needs.
CPSY 5414
- Individualized Learning Experience in Early Childhood and Public Policy
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-Early Childhood Policy Certificate student, #; spring, offered periodically)
Individualized, applied learning experience. Focuses on early childhood policy development, research, or evaluation. Students attend an early childhood policy lecture series and participate in small discussion groups and follow-up activities.
CPSY 5501
- Foundations in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-[Baccalaureate degree in an early-childhood-related field from an accredited U.S. institution or documented equiv], experience in early childhood [research or practice]; A-F only, fall, odd years)
History, theory, research, concepts, and issues in infant mental health. Issues pertinent to difficulties in development. Readings, visual material. Expert guest lectures.
CPSY 5503
- Foundations in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5501; A-F only, spring, even years)
History, theory, research, concepts, and issues in infant mental health. Typical development. Difficulties in development. Expert guest lectures. Readings, visual material.
CPSY 5506
- Infant Observation Seminar I
(1.0 cr; Prereq-5501, #; OPT No Aud, spring, even years)
How an infant develops in context of family relationships over a 9-12 month period. Students observe an infant for one hour a week, write a narrative, and discuss observations.
CPSY 5508
- Infant Observation Seminar II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-5506; OPT No Aud, summer, even years)
How an infant develops in context of family relationships over a 9-12 month period. Students observe an infant for one hour a week, write a narrative, and discuss observations.
CPSY 5511
- Infant Observation Seminar III
(1.0 cr; Prereq-5508; OPT No Aud, fall, even years)
How an infant develops in context of family relationships over 9-12 month period. Students observe an infant for one hour a week, write a narrative, and discuss observations.
CPSY 5513
- Assessment in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: DC 0-3R
(2.0 cr; Prereq-[Baccalaureate degree in early-childhood-related field from accredited U.S. institution or documented equiv], [experience in early childhood research or practice]; summer, even years)
Infant Mental Health diagnostic manual DC 0-3R. Assessment using the manual. Lectures, discussions, cooperative learning, class exercises, case studies.
CPSY 5515
- Assessment in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: NCAST
(2.0 cr; Prereq-[Baccalaureate degree in early-childhood-related field from accredited U.S. institution or documented equiv], [experience in early childhood research or practice]; S-N only, summer, even years)
Achieving reliability in two observational measures of parent-child interaction: (1) nursing child assessment feeding (2) teaching Sscales. Discussion, lecture, videotapes, listening/observation tasks.
CPSY 5518
- Prevention and Intervention in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5501, 5503, 5506, 5508; A-F only, fall, even years)
Students design prevention/intervention programs and apply evidence-based strategies in workplace/practicum settings. Readings, in-class reflective practice groups.
CPSY 5521
- Prevention and Intervention in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5518; A-F only, spring, even years)
Students design prevention/intervention programs and apply evidence-based strategies in workplace/practicum settings. Readings, in-class reflective practice groups.
CPSY 5523
- Reflective Supervision in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Community-based
(1.0 cr; Prereq-&5518 or &5521; S-N only, spring, odd years)
Principles/strategies of reflective supervision/consultation. Discussion, final assignment designated by instructor.
CPSY 5525
- Reflective Supervision in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: Clinical
(1.0 cr; Prereq-&5518 or &5521; S-N only, spring, odd years)
Principles and strategies of reflective supervision/consultation. Discussion, final assignment designated by instructor.
CPSY 8301
- Developmental Psychology: Cognitive Processes
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, #; fall, every year)
Perceptual, motor, cognitive and language development, and biological bases of each. Conceptual framework of research issues.
CPSY 8302
- Developmental Psychology: Social and Emotional Processes
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, #; spring, every year)
Normative issues and individual differences in social development from infancy through adolescence. Emphasizes developmental psychopathology, life span considerations.
CPSY 8311
- Landmark Issues and Great Controversies in Child Development
(2.0 cr; Prereq-CPsy doctoral student or #; S-N or Aud, fall, every year)
History of developmental psychology and child development movement in context of conceptual/theoretical controversies. Presentations by students/instructor.
CPSY 8321
- Seminar: Current Issues in Teaching Developmental Psychology
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-CPsy doctoral student or #; fall, spring, every year)
Problems/issues in teaching introductory child psychology.
CPSY 8333
- FTE: Master's
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
CPSY 8360
- Special Topics in Developmental Psychology
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 21.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student; fall, spring, every year)
Intensive study in specialized areas of developmental psychology. Topics/credits vary.
CPSY 8444
- FTE: Doctoral
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
CPSY 8606
- Advanced Developmental Psychopathology
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Doctoral student or #; fall, every year)
Alternative formulation of childhood disorders, emphasizing competency training rather than medical nosology.
CPSY 8666
- Doctoral Pre-Thesis Credits
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 12.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student who has not passed prelim oral; no required consent for 1st/2nd registrations, up to 12 combined cr; % for 3rd/4th registrations, up to 24 combined cr; doctoral student admitted before summer 2007 may register up to four times, up to 60 combined cr; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
CPSY 8777
- Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
CPSY 8888
- Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0 - 24.0 cr [max 100.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 24 cr required; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
CPSY 8980
- Research Seminar in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 15.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student)
Participation in organized research group in developmental psychology.
CPSY 8993
- Directed Study in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student or #; fall, spring, every year)
CPSY 8994
- Research Problems in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 15.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student or #; fall, spring, every year)
Individual empirical investigation.
CPSY 8996
- Directed Field Experiences in Child Psychology
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Doctoral student, #; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Emphasizes field experiences focusing on intellectual and/or social development of children as individuals or members of groups; may include interactions with children in natural settings, or research on applied topics or with atypical populations.
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