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Course Information
| Course Number: | PSYC290 |
| Course Title: | Lifespan Development |
| Course Credits: | |
| Course Prerequisites: | PSYC110, SOCS185, or SOCS190 |
Course Description
In the context of a general introduction to psychology and the social sciences, this course explores human development across the life span. Topics include physical, cognitive, psychological, social and moral development of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Coursework also addresses developmental theories, motivation, personality development, culture, and general psychological theories and principles.
General Education Program Outcomes
Chamberlain University's general education competencies and learning outcomes align with the values that Chamberlain desires its graduates to achieve and support the mission and vision of the University. The general education outcomes are an integral component of students' studies at Chamberlain University. Throughout the curriculum, Chamberlain's programs will foster appropriate assessments that align with and support each competency and learning outcome. The assessments measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities of students as they relate to their professional fields.
| Competency | Outcome(s) |
| Cultural Diversity | Students will integrate diverse cultural perspectives to promote social justice. |
| Ethical Service | Students will demonstrate an awareness of their ethical beliefs within a global context. |
| Information Literacy | Students will identify and evaluate information from a variety of sources, including numerical data. |
| Critical Thinking | Students will incorporate analytical skills to explore and evaluate issues to develop sound conclusions. |
| Effective Communication | Students will utilize independent and collaborative written/oral communication strategies and technologies to promote understanding and foster change. |
**Course Outcomes**
Chamberlain University courses are built to align course content with specific Course Outcomes (COs). The COs define the learning objectives that the student will be required to comprehend and demonstrate by course completion. The COs that will be covered in detail each week can be found in the Overview page in that particular week. Whenever possible, a reference will be made from a particular assignment or discussion back to the CO that it emphasizes.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following.
1
Apply principles of developmental theories to explain physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development throughout the lifespan.
2
Compare normal physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development with abnormal development throughout the lifespan.
3
Explain the progression of development across the human lifespan and assess options to improve the quality of life throughout the lifespan.
4
Identify and analyze factors influencing human development.
5
Evaluate research in lifespan development and link evaluation to personal research and clinical practice.
