Theories Of Human And Family Development

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This course provides an overview of foundational and current developmental research on changes that occur within the individual throughout infancy, childhood, and early adolescence. Emphasis is given to processes and mechanisms that have been proposed to explain developmental changes. This course includes attention to social and cultural contexts within which individuals develop. Prerequisite: Graduate level course work in Child Development or Psychology. Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand principles of human development, family development, and developmental processes across the lifespan. 2. Describe biopsychosocial health through a contextual lens that includes gender, sexual identity, race, and age. View Class Schedule