Lifespan Human Growth & Development (PSYC 2314)

Instructor: Roman Alvarez, EdD

PSYC 2314: Lifespan Human Growth and Development -- also known as Developmental Psychology -- is designed to provide an understanding of human behavior and characteristics from conception through death. This course includes information on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes throughout the lifespan. Theory, research, and applications are covered. Credit: 3 SCH-lecture (48 contact hours). Prerequisite: PSYC 2301-General Psychology or Department Approval; Must qualify to take college-level reading and writing OR take INRW 0420 (or ESOL 0360) as a co-requisite. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Boyd, D. & Bee, H. (2019). Lifespan Development 8th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Textbook may be available in various formats: hardback, paperback, loose-leaf, eBook, for sale or rental. Check your options.