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Psychology (PSYC) 323
Developmental Psychology (Revision 2)

This version of PSYC 323 is closed. To current version.

Overview

PSYC 323 studies the basic concepts and mechanisms inherent in the process of human development from conception to adolescence. The nature and context of development as well as the research methods used to study human development are described. The course examines the biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral aspects of development through various theoretical models. The major emphasis is on normal growth and development.
Method of Delivery: Individualized study with video component; or grouped study. Online-enhanced. The online PSYC 323 course materials are available.
Credit Weight/Area of Study: 3 credits - Social Science
Prerequisite: PSYC 290 is strongly recommended but not required. Students taking the classroom version at Grande Prairie Regional College should previously have taken PY 1040 and PY 1050.
Precluded course: PSYC 228 (PSYC 323 may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for PSYC 228.)

Outline

  • Unit 1 The Nature and Context of Development
  • Unit 2 Heredity and Prenatal Development
  • Unit 3 Infancy
  • Unit 4 Toddler and Preschool Children Development
  • Unit 5 Development in Middle Childhood
  • Unit 6 Adolescent Development
  • Unit 7 Development Psychopathology

Evaluation

To receive credit for PSYC 323, students must complete the course quizzes, an assignment, and an examination. Students must achieve a course composite grade of at least 50 per cent and a grade of at least 50 per cent on the final examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Five QuizzesAssignmentFinal ExamTotal
20%40%40%100%

Course Materials

Textbooks

Sroufe, L. A., Cooper, R.G. & DeHart, G.B. 1996. Child Development: Its Nature and Course. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Thornbrugh, D. 1996. Time to Grow: Study Guide for the Telecourse. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Other material

The course materials include a student manual and an assignment booklet.

Special Course Features

Students may view a television series on ACCESS, The Education Station, throughout Alberta or on videotapes available from Athabasca University Library.

Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized study counterparts.
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