Human Growth and Development

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This course will provide an opportunity to examine human development from birth to adulthood. Particular emphasis will be placed on development in context and the cultural considerations that impact the lift course of humans. Thus, development from birth to adulthood will be examined within the context of the family life cycle, and stages of adult development. In addition, an ecological view of development will be discussed. The course will examine each phase of development with a focus on the clinical application of developmental knowledge to the process of marriage and family therapy.