This course will introduce you to the basics of human development covering the entire lifespan. We will examine theories, research, and current trends about how humans develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. As we make our way through the milestones of the life cycle, we will reflect on the recurring themes of development in context (culture, history, family environment), the intricate interaction of nature (genetic/epigenetic inheritance) and nurture (environment), disequilibrium and integration, identity, self-differentiation, and relatedness.
While this course is grounded in theory and empirical research, you will have an opportunity to reflect on your own life experiences and how the concepts we discuss pertain to your own development, engaging us in the journey to answer the question, “Who am I, and what are the forces that shape my development, my identity?”
Format: Asynchronous
January 2nd to January 19th