FCS 324 - Human Development: A Life

    Recent Professors
    Sheryl L. Ballard, Cheryl A. Allen, Jagdish K. Majju, Kimberley T. Smith, Christina A. Buda, Maria Rivera, Jo Anne E. Dixon, Jeannette L. Mulhern and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of FCS 324
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    FCS 324 Human Development: A Life Span Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU; UC (FCS 312, 324 and PSYC 371 combined: maximum transfer credit is two courses) General Education: Local GE L7B Students will study the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of humans from conception through the life span. Emphasis will be placed on the theoretical and practical application of developmental principles including atypical aspects of development. Major developmental theories concerning life span development will be studied. Topics from conception to death will be presented including: conception, prenatal development, including prenatal developmental complications, physical, cognitive, social, emotional developmental, and developmental issues. Included in these broad developmental areas are learning, brain development, personality, morality, and societal influences on development. Atypical development and challenges to optimal development will be included. The course also examines end of life issues and bereavement. This is a foundational course for careers in the educational, social, psychological, and medical fields. Students may receive credit for FCS 324 or PSYC 371, but not both. (C-ID PSY 180)
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:00pm–1:20pm, Mon 6:00pm–7:20pm, Mon Wed 4:00pm–5:20pm, Tue 12:00pm–1:20pm