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HD 7 - Developmental Psychology-Childhood and Adolescence

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HD
7
SS - Social and Behavioral Sciences
No
HUMDEV - Human Development
HUMADV - Human Development: General
HUMDEV - Human Development
Developmental Psychology-Childhood and Adolescence
Dev Psyc: Child/Adol
130500 - Child Development/Early Care and Education
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
Y - Credit Course
Fall 2016
This course presents a study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial processes of human development from conception through adolescence. It introduces the theories, research, and applications that constitute the field of child development both typical and atypical, examining both traditional approaches and recent innovations. Topics address the physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social areas of development. The course discusses issues related to intellectual functioning, learning, personality, social roles and relationships, and adjustment. It meets Title 22 Licensing requirements and California Child Development Permit Requirements. HD 7 is also listed as PSYC 7; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: CDEV 100
Studies the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial processes of human development from conception through adolescence. Introduces the theories, research, and applications in the field of child development. Meets Title 22 Licensing and California Child Development Permit requirements. Also listed as PSYC 7; credit given in either area, not both. C-ID: CDEV 100
Course Revision to include in depth information on schedule description, methods of evaluating, course content and latest edition of course textbook. Revision also updates requirements for inclusion as one of 8 core courses in Ca. Alignment Project.
0.00
Yes
PSYC - Psychology
Cross Listed Course
PSYC 7 - Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence 3720.10 (Archive)
Parent
Units/Hours
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
No
3.00
0.00
0.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours3.000.000.003.00
Total Contact Hours49.800.000.0049.80
Lecture Hour Equivalent3.000.000.003.00
Full Time Equivalent Faculty20.000.000.0020.00
Units3.000.000.003.00
Outside of Class Hours99.60
Total Student Learning Hours149.40
Lecture Lab Learn Ctr Total
Weekly Faculty Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Total Contact Hours0.000.000.000.00
Lecture Hour Equivalent0.000.000.000.00
Full Time Equivalent Faculty0.000.000.000.00
Units0.000.000.003.00
Outside of Class Hours0.00
Total Student Learning Hours0.00
45
35
135.000
105.000
No
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Repeatability
No
Functionally Identical or Fractional Courses
Topic Area Information
No
Distance Education
Each mode of instruction for an existing course intended for delivery by Distance Education (DE) shall be separately reviewed and approved by the Curriculum Committee prior to being offered. DE mode of instruction includes any regularly scheduled work that replaces otherwise scheduled class (“face”) time. [per Education Code 55378]
General Education/Transfer
Degree Transfer Applicability
Acceptable to CSUC, UC or Private
No
Y - UC Credit
General Education
08/19/1995
08/19/1991
08/01/2005
08/01/1991
Comparable SC/IVC Courses
CD 107 Obsolete
PSYC 7 Obsolete
CD 107 Obsolete
CDE 7H Active
PSYC 7 Obsolete
CDE 7 Active
CDE 7 Active
PSYC 7 Active
Comparable Transfer Courses
PSY 10
UC
UC Santa Cruz
PSY 330
CSU
CSU San Francisco
Yes
B2 - Breadth: Social Sciences
Yes
D9 - Psychology
E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
No
Yes
4I - Psychology
No
CID
Requisites
Course Requisites
PSYC 1
Requisite Validation
Learning Objectives


Bloom's Taxonomy

Students participating in this class will:
Content

I. Introduction to Child Development
A. Domains
1. Physical
2. Cognitive
3. Psychosocial
B. Ecological Systems Approach
C. Controversies
1. Heredity versus Environment
2. Development: Gradual Process or Occurs in Identifiable Stages
3. Significance of Development in Early Years
II. Research in Human Development
A. Scientific Method
B. Ways to Make Research More Valid
C. Types of Research Design
D. Ethics and Values in Research with Children
III. Theories of Child Development
A. Psychoanalytic Theories
B. Learning Theories/Behaviorism
C. Cognitive Theories
D. Sociocultural Theories
IV. Prenatal Development
A. Zygote to Newborn: Periods of Prenatal Development
B. Preventing Complications
C. Expectant Parents: Preparation and Expectations
V. Birth
A. Normal Birth
B. Stages of Labor
C. Assessing Newborn's Health
D. Description of Normal Newborn
E. Potential Complications
VI. The First Two Years
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
C. Psychosocial Development
VII. The Play Years (Ages 2-5)
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
C. Psychosocial Development
VIII. The School Years (Ages 5-12)
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
1. School Readiness
2. Language Development
3. Second Language Learning
C. Psychosocial Development
IX. Adolescence (Ages 12-18)
A. Physical Development: Puberty
B. Cognitive Development: Types of Education
C. Psychosocial Development
1. Peer Issues
2. Effects of Family Life
3. Individual Stresses

Assignments
Typical Outside-of-Class Assignments
Chapters from textbook, articles provided by instructor, and Internet resources that support and enhance lecture topics to include: principles and theories of development, research methods, historical perspectives, ethical issues, recent trends in the field, and the elements of language development throughout childhood.
Research papers and essays that trace human development from conception through adolescence, analysis of historical perspective theories in child development, and compare and contrast or analyze specific theories in child development, and compare and contrast bio-psychosocial norms and deviations from typical child development.
Observational study and direct interactions with children that allow the student to apply theoretical concepts to real life situations, analyze and document their observations. Interviews of parents and children with written analysis relating to developmental transitions and change from birth through adolescence, and cultural and family influences on development.
Presentation of reports or research papers addressing the historical perspectives regarding theory, research, and practices related to child development and compare major elements of language development throughout childhood.
Method of Evaluation

Exams (objective and essay) that demonstrate the students' ability to define principle theories of development, research methods, historical perspectives on child development, ethical issues, recent trends in the field, and compare major elements of language development throughout childhood.
Research papers, essays and/or  group projects that demonstrate student's ability to trace human development from conception through adolescence, analyze specific theories in child development, compare and contrast physical, cognitive and psychosocial development norms and deviations from typical development and analyze historical perspectives related to child development. Instructor assessment of participation in classroom discussions, presentation of group projects, observational study, and direct experience with children by their ability to: apply theoretical concepts to real life situations, knowledge of cultural and family influences on development, andchange from birth through adolescence,


STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Analyze the major stages of human development from conception through adolescence in three domains: bio-social, cognitive and psycho-social.

Student Learning Outcomes
Required Texts
APA
Textbook (Minimum of 1 Required)
Manual
No
No
and/or
Berger, K. S.
The Developing Person Through Childhood and Adolescence, 10th Ed.
01/01/2015
Worth Publishers
Periodical
Software
Other Learning Materials
Library
Resource Needs
No
No
No
No
No
Attached Files

Attach any required or supporting documents here. Supported file types include Word, PDF, Excel, and other similar file types.

Attached File
Codes/Dates
Dates
School Approval
12/02/2015
Curriculum Committee Approval
02/09/2016
Board of Trustees
04/25/2016
State Approval
02/23/2004
McDonough, Mary
2015-11-17
2016-02-29
Instructional Services
Fall 2016
Classification and Codes
SS - Social and Behavioral Sciences
HUMDEV - Human Development
HUMDEV - Human Development
HD
3720.05
130500 - Child Development/Early Care and Education
CCC000387207
D - Credit - Degree Applicable
A - Transferable to both UC and CSU.
N - Not Basic Skills
D - Possibly Occupational
N - Is not part of a cooperative work experience education program.
Y - Credit Course
N - Course is not a special class.
Y - Not applicable
Y - Not Applicable, Credit course
Y - Not Applicable (funding not used to develop course)
Program Applicable
Soc Code
C - Census
No
HDV1 - HD 7
No
Methods of Instruction
Method of Instruction
L-D - Lecture/Discussion Combination
ASSIST
No
ASSIST Preview
HD
7

I. Introduction to Child Development
A. Domains
1. Physical
2. Cognitive
3. Psychosocial
B. Ecological Systems Approach
C. Controversies
1. Heredity versus Environment
2. Development: Gradual Process or Occurs in Identifiable Stages
3. Significance of Development in Early Years
II. Research in Human Development
A. Scientific Method
B. Ways to Make Research More Valid
C. Types of Research Design
D. Ethics and Values in Research with Children
III. Theories of Child Development
A. Psychoanalytic Theories
B. Learning Theories/Behaviorism
C. Cognitive Theories
D. Sociocultural Theories
IV. Prenatal Development
A. Zygote to Newborn: Periods of Prenatal Development
B. Preventing Complications
C. Expectant Parents: Preparation and Expectations
V. Birth
A. Normal Birth
B. Stages of Labor
C. Assessing Newborn's Health
D. Description of Normal Newborn
E. Potential Complications
VI. The First Two Years
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
C. Psychosocial Development
VII. The Play Years (Ages 2-5)
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
C. Psychosocial Development
VIII. The School Years (Ages 5-12)
A. Physical Development
B. Cognitive Development
1. School Readiness
2. Language Development
3. Second Language Learning
C. Psychosocial Development
IX. Adolescence (Ages 12-18)
A. Physical Development: Puberty
B. Cognitive Development: Types of Education
C. Psychosocial Development
1. Peer Issues
2. Effects of Family Life
3. Individual Stresses

This course presents a study of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial processes of human development from conception through adolescence. It introduces the theories, research, and applications that constitute the field of child development both typical and atypical, examining both traditional approaches and recent innovations. Topics address the physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and social areas of development. The course discusses issues related to intellectual functioning, learning, personality, social roles and relationships, and adjustment. It meets Title 22 Licensing requirements and California Child Development Permit Requirements. HD 7 is also listed as PSYC 7; credit will be given in either area, not both. C-ID: CDEV 100
No
49.8000
0.0000
2016-02-09
2016-02-29
Recommended Preparation
PSYC 1
  • Recognize and apply principal theories of development, research methods, historical perspectives on child development, ethical issues, and recent trends in the field.
  • Explain human development from conception through adolescence with emphasis on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development within cultural and family contexts.
  • Compare major elements of language development throughout childhood.
  • Analyze and evaluate research methods and conclusions affecting our understanding of development.
  • Compare the developmental transitions involved in preparing children for school readiness and change from birth through adolescence.
  • Describe physical, cognitive and psychosocial developmental norms and deviations from typical development.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how cultural and family contexts influence development.
  • Compare and contrast the historical perspectives regarding theory, research, and practices related to child development.
  • Apply theoretical concepts and academic information from the course directly to real life situations.
Lecture/Discussion Combination
  • Reading

    Chapters from textbook, articles provided by instructor, and Internet resources that support and enhance lecture topics to include: principles and theories of development, research methods, historical perspectives, ethical issues, recent trends in the field, and the elements of language development throughout childhood.

  • Writing

    Research papers and essays that trace human development from conception through adolescence, analysis of historical perspective theories in child development, and compare and contrast or analyze specific theories in child development, and compare and contrast bio-psychosocial norms and deviations from typical child development.

  • Oral Assignments

    Observational study and direct interactions with children that allow the student to apply theoretical concepts to real life situations, analyze and document their observations. Interviews of parents and children with written analysis relating to developmental transitions and change from birth through adolescence, and cultural and family influences on development.

  • Other Assignments

    Presentation of reports or research papers addressing the historical perspectives regarding theory, research, and practices related to child development and compare major elements of language development throughout childhood.