| PSY 300: Human Development |
| Delivery Modality: |
Distance (Online Didactic Instruction) |
| Semester Credits: |
3 (Didactic Only) |
| Contact Hours: |
45 (Didactic) |
| Outside Preparation: |
An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: |
Fall, Spring, and Summer (Subject to Enrollment) |
| Prerequisites: |
PSY 201 or Equivalent. This prerequisite is waived when the course is taken on a nonmatriculated
basis or not required within the program. |
| Corequisites: |
None |
| Requisites: |
None |
| Description: |
This course will give learners a broad overview of the field of human development.
Covering the entire human lifespan, from conception to death, this course explores
concepts, terminology, principles, and theories that comprise an introductory course
in human development. The course will examine biological, cognitive, and emotional
growth and development within each developmental stage. The course will also explore
grief and bereavement and self-care for the caregiver. The course will explore and
apply current research methods and cultural influences through the lifespan. |
