Human Growth and Development II - Adulthood and Aging

This course is a part of:

Associate of Paralegal Studies

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology

This course is the continuation of Human Growth and Development I. This course explores how humans develop cognitively, emotionally, and socially as we age. From adolescence into adulthood and as we age, cognitive, moral, physical, emotional, and social development are discussed. The foundations of the discipline and its research methods are also explored.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Describe developmental psychology's theoretical perspectives and research methods, and genetic and environmental influences on development

• Interpret research and theory regarding cognitive, emotional and social development in early adulthood

• Investigate research and theory regarding cognitive, emotional, and social development in middle and late adulthood

• Foster the development of oral and written communication and critical thinking skills, both necessary to evaluate developmental research as a science and as presented in popular media

• Foster the development of oral and written communication and critical thinking skills, both necessary to evaluate developmental research as a science and as presented in popular media