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PSYC&200

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Lifespan Psychology

PsychologyArts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Course Description

An examination of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of the human from conception to death through a multicultural lens. A scientific approach is applied, which aims to explain growth, change, consistency and variations in development through the lifespan. Topics covered include heredity/ epigenetics, sex and gender development, socialization influences/ parenting, trauma, identity formation, mid-life challenges, and practices surrounding death and dying. (Multicultural) (Writing Intensive)

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Distribution Area(s)

Social Sciences

Multicultural

Yes

Quarterly Offerings

Last Updated

2021-10-19

Formerly Known As

PSYCH 206

CIP Code

42.2703 - Developmental and Child Psychology.