DEP-DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
 

DEP 2004          Human Development Across the Lifespan           3

Survey of major themes and recent findings in the area of human development across the life span. Emphasis will be on the major transitions from fetal development through death in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. The impact of ethnic, gender, and cultural factors on development will be examined. (General Studies Course: SS/BEH)

DEP 3103          Child Development            3

Development and behavior of children from infancy to adolescence from two viewpoints: age periods (prenatal, infancy, preschool, school) and areas (physical, intellectual, personality, etc.).

DEP 4305          Psychology of Adolescence         3

Social, emotional, biological, and intellectual elements of adolescence. Addresses the transitions from childhood to adolescence and from adolescence to adulthood. Application of theories is stressed. Option for partial credit via field experiences. Credit cannot be receive in both DEP 4305 and DEP 4304.

DEP 4402          Adulthood and Aging              3

Physiological, psychological, sociological and economic aspects for young, middle and old adulthood presented within a multidisciplinary perspective. Lifespan objectives are emphasized, including development as a life-long process, with multiple determinants of change, and correspondingly, multiple alternatives for change. Successful aging is also emphasized. Credit cannot be received in both DEP 4402 and DEP 4401.

DEP 5055          Developmental Psychology          3

Representative theories of development; methodological issues in developmental research; study of research knowledge in selected areas of developmental psychology. One undergraduate or graduate course in the area of developmental is required.