PSY 461 - Special Topics in Development

Description

Hours: Three hours lecture per week Prerequisite: PSY 213 or Consent of Instructor Corequisite: PSY 445 Description: Each semester, this course will provide a detailed examination of one major area of lifespan developmental psychology - the science of individual human development. The course emphasizes an understanding of the important methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field and is organized in a topical format, with in-depth examination of the predominant theories and major research findings in the field by topic area. As the topic changes, so will the specific learning outcomes.

Meeting Information

Info current as 10/30/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
ARR Online 8/24/2024 - 12/14/2024 Christy Teranishi Martinez

Status: Open
Class Number: 1529
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 8/24/2024 - 12/14/2024
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 16
Available Seats: 19
Wait List Capacity: 10
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781472139955
Title: Mindset (Updated ed)
Publisher: Hachette Book Group
Author: Dweck

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780593085295
Title: Thrivers
Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC
Author: Borba

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781501111105
Title: Grit
Publisher: Scribner
Author: Duckworth

Status: Required
ISBN: 9780593085271
Title: Thrivers
Publisher: Penguin Group USA Inc
Author: Borba

More textbook information including prices

Enrollment Information

  • Upper Division
  • On Line
  • Asynchronous online
  • Repeatable up to 9 units.
  • Repeatable by topic.

Notes

Lifespan Development from a Positive Psychological Perspective Course Description: This course will focus on development of individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Throughout the course, students will gain a better understanding of how we can build on strengths to promote positive development across diverse and multicultural communities. Special focus will examine factors that foster well-being throughout the lifespan.