PSYC 725 Theories and Research in Developmental Psychology

Critical examination of current theory and research in developmental psychology. Focus on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development across the lifespan.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

This course provides a foundation in advanced developmental psychology for doctoral students in a research-based program with an experimental focus. A firm foundation in theories and research of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development across the lifespan is essential to the formation of research skills, advanced knowledge of the field, and the ability to think critically as a developmental psychologist. The course provides a basis for students to begin to critically evaluate, interpret, design, and conduct research in developmental psychology.

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide an initial thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion.  In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

The student will write 1 article summary. The summary must cover original experimental research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles. The article summary must be 3–4 pages, and the selected article must be published in the last 5 years and pertain to developmental psychology. The student should not use case studies, information pieces, or meta-analyses for this assignment. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

The student will submit a research paper topic, 5 scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article references (in APA format), and 5 complete, highlighted articles related to the topic. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

Research Paper: Outline Assignment

The student will submit a draft outline of the Final Submission Assignment, 8 scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles, and references, in current APA format, related to the topic. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F)

The student will write a research-based paper in current APA format that focuses on research on a developmental psychology topic of the student’s choice.  (CLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)