PSY 432 Research in Developmental Psychology

3 Credit(s) W

This course presents the many methods used to study development across the lifespan, including observation, interview, questionnaire, and experiment. Through reading and discussing published research and working on individual research projects, students learn the principles of research design necessary for demonstrating developmental change. Through writing and revision, students will learn to express themselves effectively. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PSY 203S and a course in developmental psychology (PSY 218, PSY 251, PSY 252, PSY 322, PSY 336, PSY 337, or PSY 544), and at least six credits of courses numbered PSY 300 - 399.