Course Description
This course is designed to provide a general overview of the developmental process in humans from conception through death and dying. Included is attention to the physical, cognitive, spiritual and psychosocial developments.
Learning Results
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Think critically about major issues and controversies related to human development. Students will
evaluate and synthesize information from diverse resources to reach an informed conclusion.
2. Compare, contrast, and evaluate human development from multiple theoretical perspectives and
approaches throughout prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult stages of development.
3. Apply theories, concepts, and research findings in promoting well-being.
4. Analyze the interplay between biological, social, personality, cognitive, and spiritual factors in shaping
development.
5. Identify major developmental milestones and developmentally appropriate behavior.
6. Apply developmental concepts in personal and professional settings.
7. Appraise and interpret research related to psychological concepts, its limitations, and research
strategies.
8. Identify the effects of sociocultural contexts and diversity on human development.
9. Understand and distinguish between changes in biological, cognitive, and socioemotional development
throughout the lifespan.
10. Develop an understanding of nature versus nurture as it relates to development.
Textbooks
Learning Evaluation
Types of Assignments Points per Assignment
Total Points of Assignments
8 Chapter Discussion Boards 20
4 Reflective Discussion Boards 25
4 Exams 50 200
Moral Dilemmas 40
Lifespan Review Project Preparation 100
Lifespan Review Paper 100
Total Points = 700
Faculty
Laura McClelland
- PhD, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clemson University
- MA, Applied Psychology—Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clemson University
- BS, Psychology, Iowa State University