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Sep 27, 2024
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PAS 630 - Human Development (3 units)
The Human Development course is designed to provide PA students with the knowledge and perspective about human growth and development across the lifespan from infancy to old age.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the biological, psychological, social and cultural influences of lifespan human development to provide the appropriate “anticipatory guidance” and support for patients of all ages.
2. Students will be able to identify how gender, ethnicity, class, historical period, and social location relate to the life course experience.
3. Students will be able to critically interpret research relevant to human development as well as popular notions of human nature.
4. Students will be able to formulate an organized summary of a human development topic using the primary literature.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate clinical assessment and developmental screening techniques for newborns, toddlers/preschoolers, school age well-child exams, adolescents and sports exams.
6. Students will be able to design and implement research, analyze data appropriately, and judge the significance of findings.
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