
Developmental Psychology
Course Number: 10809188
Credits: 3.00
Course Description
10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ...defines human development; examines theories; heredity and environmental effects; prenatal development and birth; evaluates biosocial, cognitive psychosocial development through the life span; aging, death, and dying. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better)
Course Typically Offered
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Credit for Prior Learning
Course Competencies
- Examine current research as relevant to lifespan development
- Analyze key issues that influence developmental perspectives
- Compare the various theoretical frameworks as they apply to development
- Evaluate the integration of genetics and environmental influences on development
- Analyze developmental issues related to physical/biological changes across the lifespan
- Analyze developmental issues related to cognitive changes across the lifespan
- Analyze developmental issues related to psychological/emotional changes across the lifespan
- Analyze developmental issues related to social changes across the lifespan
- Examine issues surrounding death and dying