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. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

The student will write 2 article summaries. The summaries must cover original experimental research-based, peer-reviewed journal articles.  (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F)

The student will submit a research paper topic and 3 scholarly, peer-reviewed journal article references, in current APA format, related to the topic. (CLOs: 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.  (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

Each quiz will cover the textbook readings for the assigned modules: weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, consist of 3 essay questions or prompts (with 5 questions to choose from), and have a 2-hour time limit.