Child Psychology is the scientific study of the child from conception through middle childhood. The purpose of the course is to understand the variables that shape the child's development and behavior at every stage. In the beginning, physical factors seem to predominate. During early childhood, cognitive, social, and personality factors become prominent. Finally, as the child grows, societal and cultural influences become salient. The content of the course draws upon material from a number of disciplines, including the medical and biological sciences, sociology, anthropology, education, as well as psychology. Issues such as day care, child abuse, cultural differences, the role of the school, and behavioral problems in childhood are all addressed.

If you successfully complete this course, you will be able to:

• Define the key terms listed at the end of each chapter.
  
  
• Identify biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial variables development.
  
  
• Apply the important concepts associated with psychoanalytic theory, cognitive theory, sociocultural theory, and epigenetic children's development and behavior.
  
  
• Explain the results and conclusions of research studies chapters.
  
  
• Describe how the child thinks and uses language at development.
  
  
• Identify factors which have a positive effect on a child's
  
  
• Discuss current issues in child care and education.

Your course grade will be determined according to the following points:
 

There are 4 proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take your proctored exams at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect Empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking proctored exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard and email at http://nvcc.my.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

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