PSYCH 151 – Introduction to Human Development

DETAILS Semester-hour credits: 3 Tuition: $448.50 Methods: DESCRIPTION Introduction to Human Development provides an overview of life-span development and is designed to stimulate curiosity about how and why human beings change from their beginnings as fertilized eggs to their last years of life. The course shares with students an overview of the best theory, research, and practical advice that the field of Developmental Psychology has to offer. From this course students learn that development is an incredibly complex process that grows out of the interactions between a changing person and a changing world, and one that continues throughout the entire life span. REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS Sigelman and Rider, Life-Span Human Development, 5th Edition, Wadsworth, ISBN 0-49-508557-X (bundle package with text and S.G. custom from publisher) COURSE REQUIREMENTS Grades will be based on exams and the written assignment. Students are expected to read all assigned chapters and complete all Study Guide assignments. Each Exam is worth 30 points, except for the final, which is worth 100 points. The written assignment is worth 50 points. Thus a total of 270 points is possible. The following grading scale will be used to determine your final grade: A= 243-270 pts; B=216-242 pts; 176-215=C; 135-175=D; Below 135=F. DISCLAIMER: Tuition, credits, medium, description, instructors, books, materials, homework assignments, grading scale, and availability are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date status, please contact the Continuing Education staff.