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PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology
Online
Course Description:
This course involves the human life span development from
infancy through adolescence.
Credits:
3 semester hour credits
Prerequisite(s):
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology
Delivery Method:
Online
Course Objectives/Student Outcomes:
It is expected that students will be able to
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Identify theoretical perspectives and research methods.
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Demonstrate an understanding of terms used in developmental psychology.
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Recognize domains of human development.
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Describe the characteristics of infancy, childhood, and adolescence and identify
the changes that occur in each domain.
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Discuss the relevance of course content to parenting, future professions, and their
own development.
Instructor:
Alice West, M.A.
Office:
Online. You may post questions in my Virtual Office in our online classroom.
Office Hours:
Use the eMail tool within the online course to communicate with the
instructor. Course eMail messages will be checked daily, Monday through Friday. If you
have a technical problem, contact the Distance Education office by calling 1-701-228-
5623 or 1-888-918-5623 (toll-free).
Email:
Use online course eMail tool.
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official
form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the
only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing
or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with
the student.
Class Schedule:
Online
Textbooks: