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Developmental Psychology (PSY 2133-10A) Online Only

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
CRN 31326

Schedule

General Outline

Week Chapters ssss  
May 28 Module 1: Introduction to Lifespan Development and Theories
After completing this module, you will be able to: 
  1. Explain the importance of studying lifespan development (Course Level Learning Outcome 1); 
  2. Name and explain Developmental theories (Course Level Learning Outcome 1); 
  3. Identify and explain the various periods of development (Course Level Learning Outcome 1).
1  

Jun 3

Module 2: Prenatal Development, Birth, Infancy & Toddlerhood 
After  completing this module, you will be able to: 
  1. Describe the prenatal environment and related stages (Course Level Learning Outcome 3); 
  2. Explain the human experience of labor and delivery (Course Level Learning Outcome 4); 
  3. Name and describe phases of development most relevant to infancy (Course Level Learning Outcome 5); 
  4. Name and describe phases of development most relevant to toddlerhood (Course Level Learning Outcome 5); 
  5. Elaborate on the effects of heredity and culture on development (Course Level Learning Outcome 2). 
2  
June 10 Module 3: Early, Middle and Late Child Development
After completing this module, you will be able to: 
  1. Name and describe phases and theories of development most relevant to early childhood (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 6); 
  2. Identify and explain phases and theories of development most relevant to middle childhood (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 6); 
  3. State and discuss phases and theories of development most relevant to late childhood (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 6). 
   
June 17 Module 4: Adolescence
After completing this module, you will be able to: 
  1. Name and describe phases and theories of development most relevant to Adolescence (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7); 
  2. Explain the unique nature of Adolescence in comparison to other stages of human development (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7); 
  3. State and discuss brain functioning unique to Adolescence ((Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7). 
   
June 24 Module 5: Early, Middle and Late Adulthood
After completing this module, you will be able to: 
  1. Name and describe phases and theories of development most relevant to Adolescence (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7); 
  2. Explain the unique nature of Adolescence in comparison to other stages of human development (Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7); 
  3. State and discuss brain functioning unique to Adolescence ((Course Level Learning Outcomes 1 & 7). 
   

Semester ends June 28. Grades due on July 2


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