Lifespan Sociomoral Development

PSYCH 5832: Lifespan Sociomoral Development

The objective of this course is to enable participants to gain an understanding of the major theories, findings, issues, and ontological implications entailed in the literature on lifespan sociomoral (and to some extent identity) development, and to gain particular sophistication with respect to selected topics in the pertinent literature.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2220 and 2300; or Grad standing.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Sociomoral Development & Behavior including Methods
  • Identity Development
  • Cognitive Developmental Approach to Morality
  • Empathy Development & Moral Internalization 
  • Moral Development & Social Behavior (Pro and Anti Social)
  • Moral Development & Reality
  • Moral Quandaries & Cross-Cultural Issues

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

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

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

Communication 

  • Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes 

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