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PY 211 - Lifespan Development

This course utilizes a lifespan approach to human development. It focuses on factors associated with physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood. Using major developmental theories as a framework, biological, psychological, and environmental factors and their interplay will be discussed. Topics will also include philosophical and historical bases of theories as well as the cultural factors that influence development.

Prerequisites & Notes
PY 101

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Explain the basis of human development through the lifespan perspective.
  • Describe the major theories in human development.
  • Explain human development through biological, cognitive and psychosocial perspectives.
  • Explain the unique characteristics of the major developmental stages (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and late adulthood).
  • Describe the methods used to study human development and be able to critically evaluate research findings and conclusions.


Credits: 3


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