CNSL 6180 Lifespan Development

Theories and current research in development across the lifespan with emphasis on applications to counseling. This course explores the various developmental stages of the human lifespan including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death/ dying. The characteristics of each stage are addressed through key developmental theories. The focus is on milestones as well as developmental problems.

Registration Name

Lifespan Development

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: Summer

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will:

1. Understand the theories of individual and family development across the lifespan.
2. Examine the theories of cultural identity development, and learning, as well as personality and psychological development.
3. Explore the theories and neurobiological etiology of addictions.
4. Analyze structures for affective relationships, bonds, couples, marriages, and families.
5. Examine the structures for affective relationships, bonds, couples, marriages, and families.
6. Analyze the models of resilience, optimal development, and wellness in individuals and families across the lifespan.
7. Explore the models of psychosocial adjustment and adaptation to illness and disability.
8. Understand the role of sexual development and sexuality related to overall wellness.
9. Investigate biological, neurological, and physiological factors that affect lifespan development, functioning, behavior, resilience, and overall wellness.
10. Evaluate the systemic, cultural, and environmental factors that affect lifespan development, functioning, behavior, resilience, and overall wellness.
11. Assess the influence of mental and physical health conditions on coping, resilience, and overall wellness for individuals and families across the lifespan.
12. Examine the effects of crises, disasters, stress, grief, and trauma across the lifespan.