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PS 201 - Developmental Psychology


Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the concepts and contemporary theories of human development throughout the life span. The three domains of development, biological, cognitive and social/emotional, will be investigated beginning with the prenatal developmental period through the life cycle, ending with aging, dying and death.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • understand concepts, theories and methodologies in the field of development;
  • conceptualize the complex interactions of the physical and psychological development and the psychological sociocultural milieu upon behavior; and
  • comprehend human developmental patterns in the normal individual from conception to death.


Prerequisites: PS 100
F/S (C, N, S)