PSYC327
ADV. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Other titles (2)
- DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
- BASIC DEVELOPMENTAL THEORIES
- Department
- Psychology
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This course is intended to familiarize the student with major theories, issues, and research associated with the study of cognitive development and functioning across the lifespan. The coverage of topics is non-exhaustive and reflects the instructor's opinions of the importance and quality of research as well as personal interests. For each topic, the readings are designed to provide a foundational background as well as representational research in the area. For each session there will be substantive areas covered as well as focus on a specific methodological/statistical issue in developmental research. We will also focus on critical thinking skills and evaluating primary source materials - both critique of work and finding the merit.
Syllabi
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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 17% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
Meeting times
Recent first- Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM JC370 20262020
- Wed, 1:00 PM–3:40 PM JC370 1999
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Alena G. Esposito | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 15 enrolled | 34790 |
| Fall 2023 | Alena G. Esposito | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 15 enrolled | 22456 |
| Fall 2021 | Alena G. Esposito | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 15 enrolled | 28411 |
| Spring 2020 | Alena G. Esposito | Lecture | 1 | 11 of 10 enrolled | 37921 |
| Fall 2005 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 5 of 10 enrolled | 23190 |
| Spring 1999 | Jaan Valsiner | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 99 enrolled | 33683 |