PSYC 303 - Developmental Psychology

3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the psychosocial growth and development of the human being through life. Students will explore the interaction of the psychological and physiological growth and the particular health concerns that impact each stage of development. Students will be expected to develop the ability to formulate plans that assist in the resolution of health care problems that are impacted by psychosocial development.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 109
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development across the lifespan.
2. Analyze the influence of culture, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors on development.
3. Describe and apply major theories of development to changes that occur across the lifespan.
4. Understand the impact of psychosocial development on the individual, the family, and the health care worker.
5. Assess the impact of psychosocial health concerns on the community.
6. Evaluate advocacy as a means of improving individual/family psychosocial environments in society.
7. Develop plans to assist individuals/families in solving psychosocial problems that affect health care.
8. Differentiate between the stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan.
9. Apply biopsychological, social, and cultural factors which affect individual health.
10. Examine and critically review the research related to psychosocial health concerns.