Child and Adolescent Development

Winter 2025 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.2600 > 061

Course No: PSYC.2600-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1015; SIS Term: 3420
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The developmental science of childhood and adolescence. Major theoretical perspectives, research methods, and ethical issues are presented with respect to prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and the transition to adulthood. Empirical evidence for development in relevant contexts across biological, psychological, and social domains is examined.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
• Special Notes: SS; Formerly Human Development I
• Core Codes: SRE, SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Patricia Trela
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• Online Course
• 2025 Winter: Dec 30 to Jan 19
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1155
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.L.A. in Liberal Arts, B.A. in Psychology

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