Introduction to Life Span Developmental Psychology

PSYCH 3340: Introduction to Life Span Developmental Psychology

Lifespan Development seeks to introduce you to the important components of physical/neurological, socio/ emotional, and cognitive development from conception through death. You will learn to evaluate scientific theories and evidence in a logical, thoughtful manner, and apply these skills to various developmental changes and scenarios throughout the lifespan.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Biological Beginnings
  • Prenatal Development and Birth
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Infancy
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Adolescence
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
  • Physical, Cognitive, Socioemotional Development in Late Adulthood
  • Death, Dying, and Grieving

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

  • Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
  • Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
  • Describe applications of psychology

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
  • Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels

Communication

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.