EDES 5406 Social and Emotional Development

3 semester hours

Core theories of social and emotional development will be critically analyzed and applied in the contemporary world as well as recent research findings. Students will demonstrate knowledge in core components of social development including self-concept, identity, temperament, personality behavior, peer relationships, parent-child relationships, socialization, social competence, and environmental influences such as childcare, schools, communities, culture, and the media. Students will demonstrate knowledge in core components of emotional development including attachment, identification of feelings, emotional regulation, risk and resiliency. Field experience will be required.

Special approval required.