PS 5140 - Human Growth and Development

Building on a conceptual foundation of Piaget and Erickson, this course focuses on the application of contemporary thinking in the field. It considers human development from adolescence through late adulthood. Topics to be covered include heredity, environmental factors, and cognitive, emotional, physical, and psychosocial aspects of the developmental process. Current research will be examined and its applicability to treatment will be discussed. (3 credits)