PSYC 38 - Lifespan Development

    Recent Professors
    S. Pfeiffer-Turpen, M. Estrada-Gonzalez, L. DeKruif, A. Ochoa, M. Marquez-Ramirez, S. Brandl, A. Micu, M. Miller
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course examines basic theories, research concepts, and principles of typical and atypical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development at each major stage of life from conception to death are examined. All major topics of human development (e.g. human behavior, sexuality, nutrition, health, stress, key relationships of humankind to the social and physical environment, and implications of death and dying) are presented in an integrated manner. Observations of children, adolescents and adults are required. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am