Advanced Developmental Psychology

Catalog description

This course covers research and theory concerning the psychological development of the maturing human. Students examine the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels as the course covers physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from conception through death. This advanced class emphasizes the scientific and theoretical bases of developmental psychology, and relates the material to counseling and psychotherapy. Included are such areas as human behavior (normal and abnormal), personality development, family relations and development and life cycle issues. Moreover, the application of developmental theories to child and adolescent deviant development and the counseling/therapy process is explored.