Begins with conception and follows development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood and late adulthood. Covers physical, mental social emotional, moral and religious development. Required for nursing, education and early childhood education students, but an enrichment course for any student. A background in general psychology is recommended. Regular reading of the required text Completing and submitting assignments by the stated deadlines.
Regular attendance is essential to strong academic performance.
Each absence beyond the 2nd is a 10- point deduction from the participation percentage earned by the student by the end of the semester. The instructor must be informed in advance of absences for consideration for being excused. Absences being excused beyond the 2nd is at the instructor s discretion. Participation percentage is earned by the student s level of participation in the course. The quiz will be a combination of items from the assigned readings and the class discussions.