Delaware Technical Community College

Campus Location

Dover
Georgetown
Stanton
Wilmington

Effective Date

202451

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: SSC 100 or concurrent

Course Credits and Hours

3 credit(s)

3 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course provides a lifespan approach to human development through examination of the physical, cognitive, psychological, and social domains. Students will connect current research with developmental theory to assess the relative influence of nature versus nurture, stability and change, and continuity versus discontinuity within each stage of the lifespan.

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

Describe human development through the physical, cognitive and socioemotional domains. (CCC 1, 2)
Analyze the nature of both typical and atypical developmental change across the life span. (CCC 1, 2, 3)
Examine the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological approaches to studying human development. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
Analyze the core milestones of physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and moral development for each stage in the lifespan. (CCC 1, 2, 3)
Explain the geographical, historical and cultural factors that influence the developmental trajectory across the lifespan. (CCC 1, 2, 3)
Differentiate individual and cultural attitudes toward aging, death and dying. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 5)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

Describe human development through the physical, cognitive and socioemotional domains.
1. Describe human development through the physical, cognitive, and social domains.
2. Identify and define the major stages of the human lifespan.
3. Identify major terms, principles, and processes that are significant to each stage of lifespan development.
4. Discuss the historical influences that have impacted the current views on development.
Analyze the nature of both typical and atypical development across the lifespan.
1. Discuss the developmental principles of growth and sequencing and potential deviations within each domain throughout the lifespan.
2. Analyze the complex contributions of heredity and environment as they relate to typical and atypical development within each domain.
3. Describe the concepts of quantitative and qualitative change in human development.
Examine the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological approaches to studying human development.
1. Distinguish among various perspectives on human development.
2. Explain the research methods used in studying human development.
3. Identify the major ethical guidelines essential in conducting research with human subjects.
Analyze the core milestones of physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, and moral development for each stage in the lifespan.
1. Describe the core milestones of development and how they are established and measured.
2. Characterize key physical, cognitive, and social-emotional issues for each developmental stage.
Explain the geographical, historical and cultural factors that influence the developmental trajectory across the lifespan.
1. Identify the potential historical and cultural factors that may be present during each stage of development.
2. Discuss the impact of historical and cultural factors on individual development.
Differentiate individual and cultural attitudes toward aging, death and dying.
1. Compare historical and current aging paradigms and their cultural impact.
2. Define death in terms of biological, social, and psychological factors.
3. Distinguish among bereavement, mourning, and grief in relation to cultural diversity.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100	=	A
80-89	=	B
70-79	=	C
0-69	=	F

Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average

Evaluation Measure	Percentage of final grade
Module Exams (summative)	60%
Formative Assessments discussion board reflection journals essays presentation	25%
Capstone Project(summative)	15%
TOTAL	100%

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

Apply clear and effective communication skills.
Use critical thinking to solve problems.
Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

Minimum Technology Requirements

Minimum technology requirements for all distance education type courses.

PSY 127 Human Development

Credits

Prerequisite

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