Stages of Adult Development
Stages of Adult Development
Course Description
An examination of the adult stages of human biological, psychological and social development. Discusses classical as well as contemporary theories.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an understanding of aging in the U.S and how this affects society as a whole.
- Identify the biological, psychological and social developmental terms and concepts related to human development.
- Research, analyze, and describe, in written reports, how and why the theories and processes are pertinent in a personal or workplace setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the primary concepts and terms introduced in the class and the text.
- Apply theories of aging to analyze case studies.
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