The Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development (CHAD) degree programs include Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs). Each course is associated with one or more of these PSLOs. In this course, the relevant PSLOs are:
Psychology
CHAD
PSLO #1: Describe the major concepts theories, empirical findings, historical trends in psychology and their application to behavioral and mental processes
PSLO #1: Compare and contrast typical and atypical development of children and adolescents.
PSLO #3: Apply creative and critical thinking and employ skeptical inquiry to addressing issues and solving problems related to psychological phenomenon.
PSLO #2: Locate, interpret and critically evaluate scholarly articles in developmental psychology.
PSLO #4: Demonstrate the ability to independently locate, identify and critically
evaluate scholarly literature in the discipline of psychology
PSLO #6: Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences, using APA format when appropriate.
PSLO #5: Thoughtfully consider and appraise alternative viewpoints, diverse socio-cultural perspectives and ethical issues related to psychological topics
PSLO #7: Evaluate the role that context (i.e., families, peers, schools, communities, cultures) plays in development.
In addition, I aim for students to achieve the following course objectives for this class:
1) Communicate complexities with defining abnormal behavior and psychological disorder
2) Define major DSM 5 mental health disorders, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria
3) Students will demonstrate the connection between community experience and course content, including scholarly literature
4) Formulate or clarify personal values, goals and attitudes through reflective activities and demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues relevant to applied experiences
5) Demonstrate knowledge of community needs and resources and personal social responsibility in a global community,
6) Expose students to prospective careers in the field