This psychology course is an introduction and overview of the scientific study of development throughout the life span from prenatal through death from a developmental perspective.
Course Effective Dates: 8/24/09 – Present
Outline of Major Content Areas
As noted on course syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Identify key milestones of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of all stages across the lifespan.
Explain the impact of teratogens on fetal development.
Develop ideas for prevention and intervention strategies for issues and abnormalities that occur at different stages across the lifespan.
Apply ideas from major developmental theorists.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different parenting styles based on developmental theories and research evidence
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goal Area(s) and Competencies Goal 05 — Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Goal 7A — Human Diversity
Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States' history and culture.
Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
