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DoaneX: Growth & Development through the Life Span
A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Using a Biopsychosocial framework the lifespan is explored with explicit consideration to cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural development. This course is eligible for Audit and Verified Certificate only.
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8 weeks at 8-12 hours per week
english
Online - Self Paced
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DoaneX
About DoaneX: Growth & Development through the Life Span
A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Using a Biopsychosocial framework the lifespan is explored with explicit consideration to cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural development. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of lifespan development to intended profession.
What You Will Learn?
- Identify core differences between life stages, prenatal through death..
- Explain cognitive, emotional, and social development in relation to life stages..
- Distinguish the psychological, social, or physical factors that may impact an individual's development..
- Synthesize how various theories have influenced the development of lifespan research..
- Apply how lifespan development is related to the student’s profession..
- Evaluate current research in the field and analytical methods used to gather data..
- Assess whether proper classification was utilized during the case study analysis and be able to offer suggestions for future research..