Special problems at various ages are investigated, including special problems of the young child, emotional and social adjustment of the adolescent and young adult, marriage and the family, and issues unique to the elderly. A study of facts and theories pertaining to child development. Topics covered include intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth in childhood, and issues and problems encountered during childhood. A study of facts and theories pertaining to adolescent development. A study of the major psychological theories and themes of aging.
Topics covered include cognitive, social, emotional, and personality characteristics of aging.
This course is a component of the Gerontology program . A course designed to encourage personal growth through self-exploration. The basis premise of the course is that a commitment to self-exploration can create new potentials for choice. A discussion format is used. The study of behavior which concentrates on animals other than man.