PSYC 222 | Lifespan Development

This course considers human development from the beginning to the end of life. Students focus on the major biological, cognitive, and social changes that occur at each stage of development. Students examine the central questions, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and scientific findings that guide current understanding of human development. The course also emphasizes the ways in which individual development cannot be clearly understood without examining the social and cultural context in which individuals are embedded. This course is designed for interested non-majors as well as those who need a developmental psychology course to fulfill a graduate or professional school pre-requisite.