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PSYC 311 Life Span Developmental Psychology

Life Span Developmental psychology reviews concepts, theories and principles of human development from conception and prenatal development through late adulthood. This course will emphasize cognitive and social development topics that will explore maturation, human growth experiences and the various stages of physical development as key components influencing human behaviors.

Prerequisites

4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 10, 2010 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Student will be required to apply knowledge to both real world and imagined situations.
  • Student will be required to scientifically evaluate the theories and models of development.
  • Student will develop a comprehensive understanding of theories of human development throughout the lifespan.
  • Student will learn the historical perspective on development.
  • Student will learn the scientific methods used to study human development.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences

  • Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
  • Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
  • Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
  • Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Life Span Developmental Psychology Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-311-50 Summer 2024 Course details for PSYC-311-50 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Life Span Developmental Psychology Kurth Elbert, Angela Marie Books for PSYC-311-50 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-311-50 Fall 2024
51 Life Span Developmental Psychology Seiford, Linda Books for PSYC-311-51 Fall 2024 Course details for PSYC-311-51 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Life Span Developmental Psychology Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-311-50 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-311-50 Spring 2025
51 Life Span Developmental Psychology Kurth Elbert, Angela Marie Books for PSYC-311-51 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-311-51 Spring 2025
52 Life Span Developmental Psychology Blaxton, Jessica Books for PSYC-311-52 Spring 2025 Course details for PSYC-311-52 Spring 2025