PSY 215 Intro Developmental Psychology

Explores physical, psychological, emotional, and social development from birth to death. Topics include: historical foundations; research methodology; and prominent theories/research of each developmental sequence across the lifespan. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills. ALS 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, PSY 201 General Psychology.

Credits

3

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAS Human Relations, AGS Social Science, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AAOT Social Sciences, AS Liberal Arts Core 4,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe major facts and theories from the domain of developmental psychology. Apply relevant psychological phenomena to everyday relationships and situations. Combine and synthesize developmental concepts and theories to draw reasonable conclusions, develop intelligent skepticism, and critically analyze information. Develop insight into the self and others' behavior and mental processes as applicable throughout the lifespan.