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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
PSYC 250—Developmental Psychology
Number of credits:
3 credits
Course Description:
A survey of the psychology of human life span development. Includes a study of human
development through the life-span with an emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, emotional
and personality development.
Pre-/Co-requisites:
PSYC 111—Introduction to Psychology
Course Objectives:
Students will:
1.
Define key concepts in the field of developmental psychology.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of developmental psychology, including the field’s history,
methods, and future directions.
3.
Explain basic physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development throughout the
lifespan.
4.
Apply concepts learned in class to different scenarios (both in class, and within their own lives).
Instructor:
Lexi R. Kvasnicka-Gates, Ph.D.
Office:
Thatcher Hall 2208
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00am-noon, 1:00-3:00pm, and by appointment
Phone:
228-5475
Email:
lexi.kvasnicka@dakotacollege.edu