Child Learning and Development
CLDP 2314 (PSYC 2314) Lifespan Development (3 semester credit hours) Covers physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development throughout the human life span. Topics include development of the brain, information processing, self development, attachment family processes, and aging. (Same as PSY 2314) (3-0) S
CLDP 3303 Language Development (3 semester credit hours) The development of language and communication, including phonology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and literacy. (Same as SPAU 3303) (3-0) S
CLDP 3305 Language and Literacy Development (3 semester credit hours) Examines research trends, theories and best practices as they relate to the development of language and literacy in school aged children. Content covers brain development, development of spoken language competence, normal literacy development, literacy disorders, motivation, influence of parents and socio-cultural issues. Current research in reading and written language instructional strategies will be reviewed. (Same as SPAU 3305) (3-0) Y
CLDP 3310 Child Development (3 semester credit hours) Introduction to psychological theory and research on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from prenatal to adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 2301 or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3310) (3-0) S
CLDP 3332 Social and Personality Development (3 semester credit hours) The study of the forces affecting the socialization of children. Emphasis will be placed on children's interactions with others and how this influences their development in such areas as self-concept, identity, and morality. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3332) (3-0) S
CLDP 3336 Infancy (3 semester credit hours) Review of relevant theories and processes, as well as development in physical, motor, sensory-perceptual, cognitive, and social domains from prenatal development through two years of age. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3336) (3-0) F
CLDP 3338 Adolescence (3 semester credit hours) Covers physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of adolescents. Topics include puberty, identity development, family processes, peers, schools, achievement and adolescent problems. Prerequisite: ((PSY 2314 or CLDP 2314) and PSY 2301) or (PSY 3310 or CLDP 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3338) (3-0) Y
CLDP 3339 Educational Psychology (3 semester credit hours) This course focuses on the psychological foundations of education and teaching. Topics include development, individual variations, learning and cognitive processes, motivation, classroom management, and assessment. Emphasis will be on applications in actual teaching behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 2301 or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3339) (3-0) S
CLDP 3342 Exceptional Children (3 semester credit hours) Examines the characteristics of exceptional children and their education, including children with disabilities (learning, emotional/behavioral, communication and physical) as well as those who are gifted. The causes and assessment of exceptionality are examined, along with educational and social policy considerations. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3342 and SPAU 3342) (3-0) S
CLDP 3343 Children in a Changing World (3 semester credit hours) This course explores issues relevant to childhood in the twenty-first century. Topics vary and may include effects of electronic use, child maltreatment, parental drug use, medical progress, divorce, child care, children in different cultures, and the human genome project. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (3-0) R
CLDP 3362 Cognitive Development (3 semester credit hours) Examines the development of children's thinking from birth through adolescence. Topics include theories of cognitive development, language development, memory, social cognition, and the implications of current research in the area of cognitive development. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 3362) (3-0) S
CLDP 3365 Child Learning (3 semester credit hours) Examines the nature of child learning and implications for improving the teaching and learning process. Major theories and research on conditioning paradigms, learning and remembering, attention, knowledge representation and retrieval, and problem solving. Illustrations of how these processes relate to teaching and the acquisition of expertise in content areas such as reading, mathematics, and science. Child assessments are also considered. Prerequisite: (CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (3-0) Y
CLDP 3394 Communicating About Research in Child Development (3 semester credit hours) Developing academic and professional skills within the field of child development. Strategies for reading and synthesizing empirical literature, constructing clear arguments, designing experimental and non-experimental studies, and communicating about research in scholarly and applied contexts. Prerequisites: (PSY 2317 or STAT 1342) and PSY 3392. (3-0) S
CLDP 3V85 Community-Based Service Learning (1-3 semester credit hours) Service learning through community-based programs offering experiential education that bridges research and outreach. Through supervised, real-world training in evidence-based programs, students gain practical experience while working to positively impact the lives of children. Credit/No credit only. Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the specific experience. May be repeated for credit (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S
CLDP 4098 Directed Research (0 semester credit hours) Student assists faculty with research projects or conducts a research project under weekly faculty supervision. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit. Instructor consent required. (0-[0-3]) S
CLDP 4193 Internship Preparation (1 semester credit hour) Students learn the process and requirements for successful internships. Students are guided to find an appropriate match for field experience in applied settings to enhance their career skill sets. Instructor consent required. (Same as CGS 4193 and NSC 4193 and PSY 4193 and SPAU 4193) (1-0) S
CLDP 4308 Language Disorders in Children (3 semester credit hours) Language impairment in children, including etiology, characteristics, evaluation, and treatment procedures with special emphasis on factors that interfere with normal development of language skills. Prerequisite: CLDP 3303 or SPAU 3303 or instructor consent required. (Same as SPAU 4308) (3-0) Y
CLDP 4322 The Development of Race and Ethnicity (3 semester credit hours) Examines empirical research findings connected to social and cognitive aspects of the development of race and ethnicity. Applying developmental findings to parenting, education, health care, societal norms, and ways to support healthy development. Prerequisites: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and (CLDP 2301 or PSY 2301)) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (3-0) R
CLDP 4344 Child Psychopathology (3 semester credit hours) Present various views of clinical issues in childhood from sociological, anthropological, and psychological perspectives. Historical views of children are examined in terms of the evolution of current perspectives in childhood psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSY 2301 or equivalent. (Same as PSY 4344) (3-0) Y
CLDP 4345 Violence in the Family (3 semester credit hours) Explores the area of family violence with primary emphasis on the problems of spouse abuse and child abuse. Analysis of each of these areas of family violence focuses specifically on the epidemiology of the problem, characteristics of the families, etiological theories, and treatment approaches. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (PSY 3310 or CLDP 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 4345) (3-0) R
CLDP 4346 Trauma Informed Care (3 semester credit hours) Explores various types of trauma, including acute, chronic, systemic, historical, vicarious, and complex developmental trauma, as well as its effects on the development of children, youth, and families. Emphasis will be placed on trauma-informed practices for professionals, with a special focus on building a trauma-informed lens in future work. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (3-0) R
CLDP 4347 Marriage and Family Psychology (3 semester credit hours) Examines family life from socio-psychological viewpoints with an emphasis on process, satisfaction, and diversity in interpersonal relations. Research topics include dating, mate selection, communication, stress, parenting, work, divorce, and public policy. Prerequisite: PSY 2301 or equivalent. (Same as PSY 4347) (3-0) T
CLDP 4348 Diverse Family Systems (3 semester credit hours) Explores historical and contemporary theories related to family functioning and analyzes the impact of varying demographics, stressors, and transitions on family dynamics. Theories will be presented in class and applied to diverse family systems within cultural and societal contexts. Treatment options will be discussed with emphasis on the importance of parent education and support when working to meet the needs of children, youth, and families. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (3-0) R
CLDP 4360 Pediatric Disorders (3 semester credit hours) Surveys early childhood disorders from the medical perspective, focusing on children with genetic disorders, congenital anomalies, history of prematurity, and medical complexity. Students are challenged to view childhood disorders from multiple perspectives and reflect on personal attitudes and biases. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as PSY 4360 and SPAU 4360) (3-0) R
CLDP 4389 Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (3 semester credit hours) Course examines how the human brain develops and changes throughout childhood to support a range of essential cognitive processes. The course will include the following topics: the development of the neuronal structures underlying imperative cognitive processes including: vision, attention, social cognitive, memory, language, and planning; how genetic and environmental factors interact to shape brain networks underlying human behavior; methods for studying cognitive neuroscience across the lifespan, including fMRI, EEG, rTMS, and DTI; and neuroplasticity and the changing brain throughout development. Prerequisite: ((CLDP 2314 or PSY 2314) and PSY 2301) or (CLDP 3310 or PSY 3310) or equivalent. (Same as CGS 4389 and NSC 4389 and PSY 4389) (3-0) Y
CLDP 4390 Directed Research and Writing (3 semester credit hours) Student conducts research under weekly faculty supervision and completes laboratory projects and written activities with feedback. The supervising faculty member and student will outline requirements and goals for successful completion of directed research projects prior to the start of the semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum for CLDP 4390 and CLDP 4391 combined). Instructor consent required. (3-0) S
CLDP 4391 Individual Study and Writing (3 semester credit hours) Student studies advanced topics under weekly faculty direction and completes assigned readings, independent readings, and a written paper. The supervising faculty member and student will outline requirements and goals for successful completion of directed research projects prior to the start of the semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 semester credit hours maximum for CLDP 4390 and CLDP 4391 combined). Instructor consent required. (3-0) S
CLDP 4392 Teaching and Professional Skills Practicum (3 semester credit hours) Offers the opportunity to work as an undergraduate Teaching Assistant alongside faculty, while developing teaching and leadership skills. Through practical experience and peer discussions, students deliver presentations, give constructive feedback, engage learners, collaborate with others, manage classrooms, and communicate effectively. Prerequisites: Enrollment requires that students simultaneously serve as an undergraduate teaching intern for a psychology course they have previously completed with a grade of at least B and a UT Dallas GPA of at least 3.000 and instructor consent required. (Same as CGS 4392 and PSY 4392) (3-0) R
CLDP 4394 Internship (3 semester credit hours) Students earn course credit for field experience in an applied setting. Requires working at least 8 hours per week at an approved community agency or business of the student's choice. Students keep daily job diaries, attend one class meeting per month, and write brief papers relevant to their experiences. Open to students in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 2.500 who have reached junior or senior standing (more than 53 hours). Apply for placements on the BBS website. Credit/No Credit only. Instructor consent required. (Same as CGS 4394 and NSC 4394 and PSY 4394 and SPAU 4396) (3-0) S
CLDP 4397 Thesis Research (3 semester credit hours) An independent study in which the student writes a honors thesis under faculty supervision. Instructor and Associate Dean consent required. (3-0) S
CLDP 4V75 Honors Seminar (1-3 semester credit hours) For students enrolled in the BBS Honors Program (minimum 3.50 GPA and 30 graded hours at UT Dallas) who will conduct undergraduate thesis research in BBS. The seminar addresses issues related to research activities. Required for students seeking BBS School Honors. Offered only in the spring semester. Instructor consent required. (Same as CGS 4V75 and NSC 4V75 and PSY 4V75 and SPAU 4V75) ([1-3]-0) Y
CLDP 4V90 Special Topics in Child Learning and Development (1-3 semester credit hours) May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 semester credit hours maximum). Additional prerequisites may be required depending on the specific course topic. ([1-3]-0) R
CLDP 4V96 Teaching Internship (1-3 semester credit hours) Students work individually with faculty member in preparing and presenting course materials and tutoring students. Must have completed the relevant course with a grade of at least B and have a UT Dallas GPA of at least 3.000. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor and Associate Dean consent required. ([1-3]-0) S
CLDP 4V98 Directed Research (1-3 semester credit hours) Student assists faculty with research projects or conducts a research project under weekly faculty supervision. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (9 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S
CLDP 4V99 Individual Study (1-3 semester credit hours) Student studies advanced topics under weekly faculty direction and writes a paper turned in to the Associate Dean. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit (6 semester credit hours maximum). Instructor consent required. ([1-3]-0) S