'What do we learn? How do we learn? Why do we learn? In this course, we will study issues of learning, teaching, and motivation that are central to educational psychology. We will explore the shifting paradigms within educational psychology, multiple subject matter areas, (dis)continuities between classroom and home cultures, students' prior experiences, teachers as learners, ethnic and gender identity in the classroom, and learning in out-of-school settings. Requires a prepracticum in a community-based setting.'

'Examines changes in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning, including theory and research that illuminate some central issues in characterizing these changes: the relative contributions of nature and nurture, the influence of the context on development, continuity versus discontinuity in development, and the concept of stage. Includes observations at the Gorse Children's Center at Stonybrook.'

'Are children in crisis? Is there an epidemic of mental health disorders within children and adolescents? This course will consider the prevalence, development, and classification of psychological syndromes of childhood and their impact on children, adolescents, families, schools and communities. Attention will be played to theories and research on the causes of childhood disorders and distress. We will also consider how 'abnormality' differs from 'normalcy' and how disorders of childhood differ from adult disorders.

'In this course, students will examine issues related to racial identity, stereotypes, prejudice, white privilege, racism and discrimination, from the perspectives of social and developmental psychology. Students will learn about the social and historical context of race and racism, the impact of race and racial disparities on the social, emotional and cognitive development of children and adolescents, and the role that psychological science can play in influencing policies and practices that impact children.

Statistical procedures are powerful tools for analyzing and interpreting findings and are necessary for accurate reading and understanding of research findings. This course provides an introduction to the most frequently encountered techniques for describing data and making inferences in psychological research. A variety of computer applications are used.