2024-2025 Catalog

PSYCH-717 History and Theories of Human Development

The purpose of this course is to trace the origin and evolution of psychology as a field of study from its philosophical and scientific roots to present day theories of human development. The emphasis will be on critically examining the various theories of psychology, especially as they are translated into contemporary concepts in applied developmental psychology, and their development in relation to sciences, societies, and social justice. Normally offered yearly.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci Applied Developmental Psychology PHD, Clinical Psychology PHD