85-394 Development in Context: Applying Theory and Research to Support Thriving

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is an advanced seminar that focuses on synthesizing theory and research in developmental psychology and learning sciences so that proposed interventions to support childrens development can be designed and evaluated. Theory and research relevant to cognitive, social emotional, and physical development can be applied to facilitate childrens thriving in learning, belonging, mental health, and physical health, etc. Students will have an opportunity to select a particular age group and context for focus of independent literature review, a midterm interview project, and a final proposal for researchbased intervention.

Prerequisites: none listed

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