SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD

5.0 Credits
Addresses the multidimensional process of human development from conception to death. Topics include growth and change across the lifespan from biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. Prerequisite: Placement in ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or completion of ENGL 100 with a 2.0 or higher.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe development, including biological, cognitive, and psychosocial, as an ongoing set of processes across the lifespan. [REASON]
Analyze different developmental events from the perspectives of several theories and recognize those theories when used by others to explain events. [REASON]
Identify the research methods used in the study of human growth and development and be able to evaluate their usefulness. [REASON]
Describe development from the perspective of diverse consumer populations and explain developmental controversies related to these differences. [EXPLORE]
Recognize important developmental concepts and be able to apply them to a variety of career settings. [REASON]