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Cognitive Development

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
MoWe 10a.m. – 1p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4130 3 $1482 (guest students)
Date
7/13/26 - 8/20/26
Time
MoWe 10a.m. – 1p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4130
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)

Description

This course explores the general question of how thinking develops. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the development of thinking in childhood and on identifying those aspects of children's approaches to conceptualizing, theorizing, and remembering which are changing during this time. Some attention is also given to understanding possible mechanisms of cognitive change.

Prerequisites

PSYCH 201 and PSYCH 241/341 or 242/342 or 250/350

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Course Details

Session

Summer Session 2, 6 weeks

Class Dates

7/13/2026 - 8/20/2026

Location

University Hall Y04-4130

Enrolled / Capacity

2 / 25

Status

Open

Instructor

Shibo Cao

Tuition*

$1482 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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