PSY 3210 Children and Media

This course explores the outcomes of media use across childhood. Students will learn about the consequences of media use for a range of cognitive and social outcomes, including physical health, language development, aggression, and academic performance. Research from multiple developmental stages, including infancy, childhood, and adolescence, will be incorporated.
This course discusses the effects of both traditional and digital media, including books, television, video games, mobile devices, and apps. Readings will emphasize empirical research from multiple theories of child development; we will also draw on primary and secondary research conducted during the semester.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 2110 or PSY 2100
Credits: 3.0