HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development

(3 units)

Overview of growth and development from the prenatal period through adulthood.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of human development across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and socioemotional characteristics.
2. identify and describe key concepts, terms, examples, and research findings within each domain (e.g., cognitive) for each age and stage (e.g., adolescence).
3. recognize that complex analysis of many influences is necessary to understand and appreciate how and why people develop.
4. make connections between their own experiences and findings related to developmental science.

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