What This Document Is
This is a course syllabus for Child Psychology (PSY 2301), Section HD75, at New York City College of Technology, specifically for the Fall 2016 semester. It outlines the course structure, expectations, and logistical details for students enrolled in the class.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student registered in PSY 2301/HD75. It serves as the official guide to the course, detailing important information about the instructor, required materials, grading, and course policies. Students should refer to this document throughout the semester to stay informed and meet course requirements. It also clarifies the course’s fulfillment of the LAAtiLAS Associate Capstone requirement.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides an overview of the course but does not contain the actual course content. It doesn’t offer instruction on child development concepts, nor does it include the assignments themselves. It’s a roadmap, not the journey.
What This Document Provides
The syllabus includes: instructor contact information (office phone, location, email, office hours), the required textbook (with ISBNs for both the second and significantly cheaper first editions), a brief course description outlining topics like research methods, memory, cognition, and language development, a statement regarding online course components and required computer literacy, and a listing of course learning outcomes and associated assessment methods. It also details the course’s status as a partially online course and its connection to the LAAtiLAS Associate Capstone program.