Life Span development is designed to understand the nature and nurture of lifespan development. The course will provide theoretical perspectives, how research is designed in lifespan development, the effects of Genetics and prenatal development, and birth, as well as physical growth and aging across the lifespan. From the beginning to the end(death and grieving), cognitive, social and emotional development will be covered.
Upon successful completion of this course a student will be able to;
1. outline the physical, cognitive, moral, and psychosocial development changes and milestones of the individual throughout the lifespan,
2. analyze the interrelated influences of culture, heredity, physiology, environment, and social context on development throughout the lifespan,
3. discuss how knowledge of lifespan development information and theory can inform decision-making within individuals, families, schools, health and social service systems and the larger community,
4. discuss how knowledge of lifespan development information and theory can be applied to practice in various professions,
5. explain multicultural implications (including issues of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, immigrant status, history, trauma, etc.) of applying life span development theories with clients/students dealing with these issues.
Final Exam - 30%
Midterms(2) - 40%
Quiz - 5%
Oral Questioning - 5%
Presentation (Oral) - 5%
Observation - 15%
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Debate | 16 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 13 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Case Study Analysis | 10 |
| Oral Presentation | 12 |