PSYC 200 - Developmental Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Meredith Lanska, Ami L. Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 200
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course examines human development across the lifespan, from conception through death by focusing on theories and methods of psychological research; including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes throughout the lifespan. Emphasis on development as an on-going process understanding the interaction of development issues: nature vs. nurture, continuity vs. discontinuity, and stability vs. instability. This course is designed as a foundation for careers in educational, social, psychological, and medical fields as well as providing a better understanding of one's own development process.
    Usually Held
    Fri 8:10am–10:40am, Mon Wed 8:10am–9:25am, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:00am, Wed 9:45am–11:00am