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Developmental Psychology

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-809-188

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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

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Examine current research as relevant to lifespan development
  2. Analyze key issues that influence developmental perspectives
  3. Compare the various theoretical frameworks as they apply to development
  4. Evaluate the integration of genetics and environmental influences on development
  5. Analyze developmental issues related to physical/biological changes across the lifespan
  6. Analyze developmental issues related to cognitive changes across the lifespan
  7. Analyze developmental issues related to psychological/emotional changes across the lifespan
  8. Analyze developmental issues related to social changes across the lifespan
  9. Examine issues surrounding death and dying

Class Details

Class Number:
81419
Delivery:
Online
Term:
Fall 2024
Session:
8W2
Instructors:
Rebecca Noble
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$584.55 *

Class Notes

  • This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
10/23/24 - 12/20/24 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is an estimate and may be discounted if attendees are residents of Northeast Wisconsin Back to cost