This course examines the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels.
Emphasis is placed on psychological, sociological, and physiological approaches.
To become familiar with the methodology used by developmental psychology. To become familiar with the major theories of human growth and development. To explore development at the later end of the life-span. To become familiar with the rapidly growing body of literature on human growth and development. As the number and percentage of individuals 65 and over has increased in this country, so has the incidence of elder abuse.