Developmental Psychology (HPSYCH-450-DL)

HPSYCH-450-DL

Course Overview

The course surveys physical, cognitive, and psychosocial human development across the lifespan. Development is a lifelong process that both influences and is continually influenced by biological, environmental, and socioemotional factors. Through reading, online discussion, and completion of assignments, participants will gain a broad understanding of how various age groups differ and explore normative development and non-normative issues across the lifespan. Discussions are structured to facilitate the application of developmental concepts to work in the health professions.

Type	Online, Semi-synchronous Lecture
Faculty	Tonya Tate
Credits	3 undergraduate
Offered	Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisites	None
Cost	$1,620.00 (Fees included)

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9/11/24 - 1/16/25

What to Expect in this Course

Course activities are organized into modules of 1-2 weeks in length.

There are required activities and deadlines within each module but there are no required course meeting times.

While instructors make regular course updates to enhance your experience as a learner, the table below provides a general idea of what you can expect from a typical week.

Course Activities & Time Commitment

Course Activity	Hours Per Week
Self Directed Learning Reading textbooks, articles Watching mini-lectures, videos Listening to podcasts	3-4
Self-Assessments Mini quizzes Practice problems Weekly modules	2-3
Other Assignments Written papers Case studies Practical assignments	3-4
Discussion Boards Initial posting Reading posts Responding to peer posts	3-4
Total Time	10-15

Course Topics

Basics of developmental research
Processes and conditions that precede conception, the course of gestation and fetal development, and birth
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from a lifespan perspective, including during:
- Infancy
- Early childhood
- Middle childhood
- Late childhood
- Adolescence
- Emerging and young adulthood
- Middle adulthood
- Late adulthood
- Death and bereavement

Course Materials

Material
D2L	Required
Textbook	Required
Lab Kit / Supplies	Not needed
Web-Based Learning Application	Required
Standard word/ data processing capabilities	Required
Ability to video conference	Recommended
Ability to upload images/videos	Required

D2L: All of our online prerequisite courses use the learning platform software called Desire2Learn (D2L). D2L integrates text, video, and audio. You can check your system compatibility by reviewing the D2L system recommendations.

Textbook: If a textbook is required, every effort is made to choose high-quality, low-cost materials that students can buy and sell, rent and return, or buy and use again in future courses.

Lab Kit / Supplies: Lab kits/supplies allow students to conduct hands-on experiments at home. Information about ordering lab kits and/or supplies will be provided to registered students approximately 6 weeks before the start of the semester.

Web-Based Learning Application: Web-based applications often serve as an alternative to a traditional textbook or lab kit. Most require students to register for a separate application that will integrate seamlessly with the D2L platform.

Standard word and data processing: Technology that allows the student to create, edit, and save documents and files.

Ability to video conference: Technology that allows live, visual connection between individuals who are in different locations.

Ability to upload photos/videos: Technological capabilities through which a student could record a short video or still image and upload it to an online learning system.

Course Faculty

Tonya R. Tate, PhD

Lecturer, Developmental Psychology Online Prerequisites for the Health Professions

Tonya R. Tate, PhD

ttate3@mgb.org

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