SFL 490
Advanced Issues in Human Development
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Evaluation of research on physical, mental, emotional, and social development.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 210 or concurrent enrollment
Title
Content and Theory
Learning Outcome
Critically evaluate issues related to studying developmental processes as well as study and practice critical thinking skills.
Critically synthesize information learned from previous human development courses by examining how biological (e.g., temperament) and environmental (e.g., parents and peers) processes interact to shape development.
Demonstrate how to examine current issues in human development developmentally.
Critically synthesize the information, skills, and abilities learned in the first three units in an examination of the period of development recently termed "emerging adulthood" (ages 18-27).
