PSY 501
Developmental Psychology
Online Course
PSY 501 Developmental Psychology
3 Semester Units
Developmental Psychology utilizes current research and examples from around the world to help you understand how culture impacts human development over the lifespan and why it matters. This course portrays the different cultural pathways of development that people have devised in response to their local conditions. You will be challenged to think culturally about your own development and see how it applies to your own life and future careers. In a culturally diverse and globalized world, you will benefit from being able to think culturally about human development.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define human development, discuss its key terms and concepts, and explain research methods to study it.
- Examine cultural aspects of human development.
- Examine the genetic influences and changes in physical, cognitive, and emotional development from infancy to adulthood.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various life stages and important aspects of each stage from birth to death.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to developmental psychology.
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This course is structured into four units and a final exam. Each unit has a required essay and an open book multiple-choice exam.
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Students can also obtain textbooks in their local areas or through online sources if they do not wish to utilize the University's rental library. There are many resources on the web for renting, purchasing, and selling textbooks. If you would like to purchase your textbooks, or are interested in exploring other delivery methods (digital or pdf versions), we have compiled a handy Textbook Resource Page for students who wish to explore other options.
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