Ever wondered why two year olds love to say no? Why three year olds insist on doing things all by themselves? Why peer groups grow more important as children become teenagers? Or why grandparents seem to tell the same story over and over?

This is all part of Human Development! Human development is an exciting multidisciplinary field that draws from psychology, biology, neurology, sociology, and more.

In this class, we will explore how people change, as well as stay the same, across all stages of development–from conception to old age. At each stage, we will examine development across multiple domains including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social. Through this process, you will gain not only a better understanding of yourself, but also those around you! This greater understanding can help guide you in your current interactions with family and friends, and also help prepare you for relationships and roles yet to come. These could include spouse, parent, friend, roommate, co-worker, boss, grandparent…and the list goes on!

Fall semester we will cover prenatal development through age 12, and winter semester we will continue with adolescence through old age. Throughout the entire year, students will develop critical thinking skills as they learn about and evaluate various developmental theories and examine social science research.