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HDFS 101 - Lifespan Development (GT-SS3)

  • 3 credits
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Lifespan human development in the context of family and culture. Physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development during prenatal development, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. 

Course Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify and describe the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive changes that occur throughout the life span.
  2. Distinguish among various research strategies used in the study of human development.
  3. Explain major theories, concepts, and topics of interest to developmentalists.
  4. Find and summarize research articles in the field, and synthesize research with course material.
  5. Apply the knowledge and principles of life span development to improve the lives of others.
  6. Recognize the impact of cultural influence and the environment on human development.
  7. Write at least one technical paper that is in accordance with APA guidelines.

This course may have exams that require the use of electronic proctoring through ProctorU. Please see https://www.proctoru.com/students/ for detailed instructions. The cost for online proctoring through ProctorU is included in the cost of the course for students enrolled in CSU Online course sections. Students are responsible for purchasing any hardware that may be needed for exams taken with ProctorU, including a webcam and microphone, and for scheduling proctoring appointments at least three days in advance (otherwise, a late fee is charged, which is the student’s responsibility). For students requiring accommodations, please contact http://www.rds.colostate.edu/.

This course meets the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) requirements for Social/Behavioral Sciences (Category 3C) and is approved under gtPathways in the content area of Human Behavior, Culture, or Social Frameworks (GT-SS3).

Important Information

If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, students ensure they are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT
Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT

9704913011 | ashley.harvey@colostate.edu

Dr. Ashley Harvey is a professor and Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Since 2007, she has taught more than 10,000 students across 15 different courses in 150 undergraduate and graduate sections, on topics such as parenting, couples and families, lifespan development, grant writing, and dying and grieving. Dr. Harvey has spoken at TEDx, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and earlier in her career worked at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a grief counselor and educator.