- Do you have an interest in the subject of human development?
- Are you looking to get information regarding human development across the lifespan?
- Are you looking for an online course in this regard?

If this is the case then you have come to the right place. The course in this package addresses the concept of human development across the lifespan. If you are facing problems in understanding the basics then this course will turn out to be helpful.

What is this course, what are the benefits and who should take this course?

Published in 2007, this first-year undergraduate course will introduce you to research techniques and methodologies for studying development in male and female human beings. In addition to learning about physical, emotional and cognitive human development across socioeconomic, gender and ethnic lines, you will engage in observational research that will address and explain behavioural influences that can affect development at different points in the human lifespan. This associate degree online course has no prerequisites and is open to all students.

Students and professionals working in the field of human development should benefit from this course.

Table of Contents:

- Introduction
- Physical development
- Intellectual (cognitive) development
- Emotional and Social development
- Creative development
- Summary and Conclusions
- Psychodynamic Theories
- Learning Theory
- Cognitive Theory
- Ecological Systems
- Life Span Perspectives

Objective of this course

- Students will demonstrate knowledge of human development and the human condition
- Students will recognize the ideas, people, and events in the past that are generally thought to be important to society and civilization
- Students will develop informed points of view based on knowledge in psychological, social, economic, and/or political theory that can be expressed orally or in writing

Author Bio

Prof. Tim Eicher will be the instructor for this course.