PSYC 2290 Human Growth and Development

Basic psychological and social theories of development applied to the life span. Emphasis is on development through adolescence to include sensorimotor, cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, and moral development.

Registration Name

Human Growth and Development

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Athens: Fall and Spring, Demorest: Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Explain the various methods employed to study human behavior across the lifespan.
2. Describe important biological development within each period of development and relate this improvement to learning.
3. Understand the ongoing developmental processes involved throughout the life span.
4. Describe the changes in growth, strength, and overall health that occur during adulthood.