Developmental Psychology

Catalog description

This course is intended to review the different stages of human development from birth to age 21. It includes a review of different perceptions and conceptions of development and an exploration of the historical evolution of such perspectives. The emotional, cognitive, social and physical challenges that children face as they grow older will be reviewed. Major developmental theories and research findings will be presented such as Neo- Piagetian theory, racial identity development theory, developmental theories based on LGBT issues, immigration issues and second language issues. Theorists such as Bronfenbrenner, Kohlberg, Gardner, and Erickson will also be reviewed. Three credits.