Interested in this course for Spring 2026? If you are a new UVM Advance/Non-Degree student, choose your course and complete the application form. If you are a current UVM student, enroll in a course through MY UVM Portal. If you have questions please chat with us or schedule a 15 or 30-minute virtual meeting with an Enrollment Coach.

The course PSYS 3415 A is currently full.

Complete the inquiry form below to help us gauge interest. We will attempt to add more seats in this or a similar course.

Please continue to check the availability of this course—enrollment may vary before the deadline to add:

About PSYS 3415 A

Examination of theory and research concerning interpersonal development in humans from infancy through adulthood. Emphasizes relationships among language, cognition, and social development. Prerequisites: PSYS 2000 or PSYS 2002; PSYS 2400.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: PSYS 2000 or PSYS 2002, and PSYS 2400; Junior and Senior class standing only PSYS majors and minors only PACE students by permission and override.

Section Description

Prerequisites: PSYS 2000 and PSYS 2400. This course is intended to provide an overview of both classic and contemporary theory and research in social and personality development. In this course, we will explore a variety of topics related to how biological and environmental factors, including contextual factors such as media, family, peer influences, and culture, can impact social development. A second goal of this course is to familiarize students with the methods used in social developmental research, to train students to approach this research with a critical eye, and to stimulate discussion and creative thinking by encouraging applications of the material to ‘real world’ events and experiences. Students can expect to revisit broad concepts and theories introduced in Developmental Psychology (e.g., Piaget, Bandura), as well as some general topics covered in Social Psychology (e.g., prosocial behavior, social cognition), exploring these at a deeper and more detailed level in the context of research on social and personality development and individual differences.

Section Expectation

This is an upper-level, writing intensive course in Developmental Psychology. Students are expected to attend and participate in class meetings, to turn in weekly reading reflections, and to work as part of a small group (2-4 students) on a literature-based research project which will be presented to the class at a designated date. All students are expected to attend and participate in their classmates' presentations.

Evaluation

Brightspace quizzes, group presentation, writing assignments, in-class writing, class contributions.

Important Dates

Note: These dates may not be accurate for select courses during the Summer Session.

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Deadlines
Last Day to Add
Last Day to Drop
Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
Last Day to Withdraw

Resources

There are no courses that meet this criteria.

Remind Me Form

The maximum enrollment for PSYS 3415 A has been reached.

Fill out this form to express interest in this course. If a seat becomes available, you will be notified.

Admin