PSY 211 - Developmental Psychology3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement. This course meets the Diversity Requirement.
Examine current research and principles and theories of human growth and development from conception through the end of life. Provides an overview of biological, sociocultural, emotional, and cognitive development, and the interactions among those domains.
Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for Honors courses and PSY 111 or PSY 111H or permission of department chair.
Crosslisted: Also offered as PSY 211H ; credit is not given for both PSY 211 and PSY 211H .
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: All terms
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the research methods used by behavioral scientists to study human development.
2. Identify the principal differences among current theories of human growth and development.
3. Identify basic genetic concepts and the mechanisms of gene-environment interactions.
4, Identify processes and milestones related to conception, prenatal development and delivery.
5. Analyze the influence of early life experiences upon the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning of humans.
6. Identify the major developmental milestones at each stage in the life cycle.
7. Explain the ways in which different domains of development - biological, sociocultural, emotional, and cognitive - influence each other throughout the lifespan.
8. Summarize major findings in current research about the aging process.
9. Identify personal and cultural influences on dying, mourning and grieving.
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