In this course, students will explore the growth and development of the child from conception to adolescence. A variety of major theories and research will be covered to give an overview of the changes that occur in areas such as cognition, personality, social relationships, family, behavior, physical development, and sociocultural factors throughout the life of the child. Applications to parenting, teaching, and current societal trends will be discussed. Students may receive credit for either PSYC 220 OR PSCY 225, but not both.