EPY 2533 - Human Growth and Development

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Southwest Mississippi Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to teach the fundamental processes and basic concepts of developmental psychology covering the entire life span from conception to death. Topics include changes in abilities and interests, social and emotional adjustments of each maturity level, and implications of growth and development to health professionals and others who work with people. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate basic competencies by successful completion of objective and subjective tests on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development of human beings in the following age groups: prenatal, childhood, adolescence and youth, middle adult years, old age. The class features a holistic approach for each level of development. Students contribute oral and written reports on current research. Three hours of lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 276-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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