Studies physical, emotional, social, and cognitive factors of growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Major theories of learning and development are examined. Additional attention is given to understanding individual differences and the important influences of family and culture on development.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. A foundational course integrating major theoretical perspectives on personality and social development. Emphasis is on the dynamic interplay of sociocultural influences on personality and identity development, including the impact of social contexts such as the school on development.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Critical analyses of theories of human development including readings from empirical research and cross-cultural comparisons focusing on strategies to enhance developmental outcomes through relationship and environmental opportunity.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Examines theories and concepts regarding the physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and moral development of school-age students. Particular attention is given to the influences of individual and cultural diversity on development.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Investigates current psychological theories and research regarding the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of children and adolescents.

Prerequisites: A graduate or undergraduate developmental psychology course and graduate standing or consent of instructor. This course examines the psychological impact of common developmental challenges affecting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. It reviews research-based options for prevention and early intervention at the individual, family, and cultural levels.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Examination of classification systems used with children and adolescents in the diagnosis and treatment of educational and physical disabilities, mental disorders, and other developmental challenges.

Prerequisites: Admission to the School Psychology or Special Education Program, or consent of instructor. Examines the theories, research, and legal/ethical issues related to consultation in schools and related settings. Emphasis on understanding he process of consultation using a problem-solving approach. Includes instruction in interviewing, observation, and development and evaluation of interventions.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Closely supervised experience in a field setting under the direction of a graduate faculty member. An appropriate level of competence and evidence of growth must be demonstrated by the intern. The internship will include planning, research, evaluation, and related professional activities.