HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FROM CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of how children learn and grow from early childhood through adolescence Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe major theories of human development, with attention to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional maturational processes, as well as various factors that affect development. This course provides opportunities for students to reflect through group discussions and written assignments. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Link theories about cognitive and social development to educational and parenting practices both orally and in writing Audience: Undergraduate 4. Summarize and critique scientific journal articles about human development Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of how children learn and grow from early childhood through adolescence Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe major theories of human development, with attention to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional maturational processes, as well as various factors that affect development. This course provides opportunities for students to reflect through group discussions and written assignments. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Link theories about cognitive and social development to educational and parenting practices both orally and in writing Audience: Undergraduate 4. Summarize and critique scientific journal articles about human development Audience: Undergraduate