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HDFS 720 - Theories of Human Development

(3 units)
Reading and analysis of original works by classic and contemporary theorists. Application to growth, change and continuity for children, adolescents, and adults.

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate each human development theory in terms of scientific worthiness, developmental adequacy, and pedagogical usefulness.
2. Students will be able to present major concepts and assumptions of a chosen human development theory and its applications in practical contexts in human development and family studies. 
3. Students will be able to apply two different human development theories to a chosen topic in human development and family studies and criticize and compare applications of two theories for the chosen topic.
4. Students will be able to integrate theories of human development into the research process.


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