Maalot College | Evaluated Learning Experience
PSY211 Developmental Psychology I
135 hours (15 weeks).
September 2023 – Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe the physiology of conception, prenatal development and birth; identify theories of cognitive development and psychosocial development; identify and define the physical capabilities and health needs of humans throughout childhood; list the stages of language development and make an initial assessment of language and developmental delays; draw conclusions from the interaction between social and cultural context and genetic factors; explain the importance of and connect the role of attachment and parenting styles on psychosocial adjustment.
Major topics include theory and research on physical, cognitive emotional and social development from birth through middle childhood; Piaget’s theory; Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development and language and intellectual development.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Psychology (8/24).