Courses Taught By Graduate Student Instructors

EDHD 230 Human Development and Societal Institutions:
Development of the individual in the context of relationships with the formal and informal institutions of society. An examination of various aspects of development from the broad perspective of the social sciences.

EDHD 306 Research Methods in Human Development:
Addresses the scientific concepts and principles central to the study of human behavior and development. Students will learn about basic research methods in studying human behavior in developmental context and will participate in experiential activities, such as conducting observations and collecting self-report data. Major themes: goals of developmental research, fundamental research designs, types of measurement, elements of good scientific writing, and ethical issues in the study of human development.

EDHD 320 Human Development Through the Life Span:
Central concepts related to parameters of human development, individual and social, which arise throughout the life span. Continuity and change within the developing individual.

EDHD 411 Child Growth and Development:
Theoretical approaches to and empirical studies of physical, psychological and social development from conception to puberty. Implications for home, school and community.

EDHD 413 Adolescent Development:
Adolescent development, including special problems encountered in contemporary culture. Observational component and individual case study.

EDHD 445 Guidance of Young Children:
Practical aspects for helping and working with children, drawing on research, clinical studies, and observation. Implications for day care and other public issues.

EDHD 460 Educational Psychology:
Application of psychology to learning processes and theories. Topics include individual differences, measurement, motivation, emotions, intelligence, attitudes, problem solving, thinking and communicating in educational settings.