PSY 245 EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
Recent research has led to a new appreciation of the importance of early life experiences on child development. This course examines the power of the inseparable and highly interactive influences of genetics and environment on the complex emotions, cognitive abilities and essential social skills that develop during the early years of life. The implications of this new understanding of early childhood for families, communities, policy makers and service providers who strive to increase the odds of favorable development are explored.
Course Types
Early Childhood Education Elective, Poverty and Social Justice Studies Elective