Human Development Across the Life Span ~ 3 Semester Units, Graduate Level Dr. Bernadette Torrez Available Online * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The
purpose of this course is to critically examine contemporary issues and
topics
in the field of human development. This course will provide an overview
of
current theory and research related to development across the life
span.
Special emphasis will be placed on issues and debates that have
dominated the
field and continue to be a source of controversy and impetus for
research.
Using a multidisciplinary approach, we will explore social, cognitive,
physical, and biological factors that can shape the course of human
development. Attention will also be paid to how cultural context shapes
and
gives meaning to development. This course is lead by a CSPP graduate and is designed the meet the requirement for LPCC licensure The required text for this course is: Cavanaugh, J. & Kil, R. Human Development: A Life Span View, 5th Edition. ISBN10: 0-495-60037-7, ISBN13: 978-0-495-60037-4 The Course is based on the textbook above. A Discussion Forum in the Moodle eLearning system is used to express what you have learned from the material and to interact with the other students. There are also class assignments and an extensive set of questions for self-review in preparation for a final exam. |
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