PSY 215 - Lifespan Human Development

BT 113  or WR 115  or designated placement, and PSY 201Z  or PSY 202Z  

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Provides an overview of human development explored from a variety of perspectives. The primary objective is to examine biological, socio-cultural, and psychological factors that influence each stage of the life cycle, from conception until death. Exploration focuses on life tasks and societal expectations, physical and cognitive changes, and personality development across the lifespan. Both normative and non-normative pathways are considered. The course provides a bridge between biological science and social science and is an essential component for students entering the fields of nursing and human services.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Relate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology to the human developmental process.
• CLO#2: Delineate the research methods employed by developmental psychologists. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Describe the relative contributions of genetics and environment to the developmental process, including the reciprocal influence of social interaction and the developmental process.
• CLO#4: Identify significant physical and cognitive processes that characterize development in each stage of the life cycle, from prenatal to death.
• CLO#5: Recognize the normative development of and changes in personality, social interactions, and cultural demands associated with each stage of the life cycle.
• CLO#6: Identify the non-normative events and influences that might impact development throughout the lifespan.