PSYC 370 - Human Development: A Life Span

    Recent Professors
    Veronika Kolesnikov, Lisa Rosen-Aydlett, Anna M. Otto, Patty Yeung, Amy R. Jones, Christine L. Herndon, Jo Anne E. Dixon, Norman H. Lorenz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    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 only one of these courses: EDUC 300, FCS 324 or PSYC 370.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:20am, Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am