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PSY 201 - Human Growth and Development (SS)

Human Growth and Development (SS) studies the developing person through the lifespan from conception to death. Current research and applications are used to describe and explain physical, cognitive, social, emotional and personality development. The importance of specific environmental contexts in development is emphasized. Some of the major topics explored in the course include: prenatal development, birth, attachment, language development, abuse and neglect, parenting, moral development, gender role development, problems and challenges of adolescence, theories of aging and the death and dying process.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101  


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