PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology

Prerequisites:
There is not a prerequisite for this course.
Corequisites:
none

Cross Listed With: EDU 160 - Human Growth and Development

3 hours
3 credit(s)

Students are introduced to biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through death. The course provides an introduction to both the historical and contemporary theories in developmental psychology.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain the major theoretical perspectives of developmental psychology
Describe biological, cognitive, and socioemotional changes across the lifespan
Interpret current research in the field of developmental psychology
Explain cultural differences in the understanding of developmental psychology