Child and Adolescent Development, B.S.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in child and adolescent development:

Understand relevant theories, concepts and research findings

• Describe and/or explain relevant theories, concepts and related research findings
• Differentiate typical from atypical development
• Describe individual, cultural and environmental differences
• Identify the purpose and structure of community and government systems

Information literacy and research analysis skills

• Identify, access, analyze and synthesize relevant sources
• Critically analyze research studies

Communication skills

• Write in APA style and effectively take purpose and audience into account
• Make effective oral presentations, taking purpose and audience into account

Professional, ethical and reflective practice with diverse populations

• Apply theories, concepts and research findings to promote child well-being
• Identify relevant ethical and legal issues and the impact of possible actions in real-world situations