Human Development

Catalog description

The foundation of biological, neurological, and physiological factors and systemic and environmental factors affecting human development, functioning, and behavior is the primary focus of this course. Ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum development and wellness across the lifespan are included. Students would explore theoretical and research approaches in studying the development of human abilities and behavior throughout the lifespan - childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Topics include developmental research methodology, variables influencing development, and basic developmental processes in physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, emotional, social, and personality development. Applications of developmental theory to counseling are emphasized.