Dr. Chen teaches the following courses at the University of Florida:
Developmental Psychology (DEP 3053)
- Developmental Psychology (DEP3053) introduces students to the major theories and principles of life-span development from conception to death, including both theory and application. The course should provide insights into the interrelationships that exist among physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial aspects of development. Special attention is given to the impact of culture and diversity on human development.
Current Research Method: Structural Equation Modeling (DEP 6799)
- This course introduces students to advanced statistical analyses using latent variables, a sophisticated analytic approach known as structural equation modeling (SEM). In the course students will learn a variety of SEM methods, including path analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, mediation analysis, multiple group modeling and other moderation analysis techniques, latent growth curve modeling, mixture modeling, and multilevel modeling. A primary focus of the course is to bridge technical and analytic elements of SEM with practical applications.