Lifespan Development
3 credits | Fully Online | Self-Paced (28 days–6 months)
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive overview of human development from conception through late adulthood.
Students will examine physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development across the lifespan, integrating major theoretical perspectives and current research. Topics include genetic and environmental influences, brain development, attachment, language acquisition, identity formation, moral development, aging, and death and dying.
Emphasis is placed on understanding development as a dynamic, culturally embedded process and on applying developmental principles to real-world contexts such as education, health, family life, and public policy.
$530 (Includes registration, textbook, and technology fees)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Explain major theories of lifespan development, including biological, cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural perspectives.
Describe key developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from infancy through late adulthood.
Analyze the interaction of genetics, environment, and culture in shaping human development across the lifespan.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by integrating theory and research to explain developmental outcomes.
Compare normative and individual differences in development, including the impact of diversity, adversity, and resilience.
