Foundations of Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology is the scientific study of the various ways in which human beings change over the entire course of their lives (e.g., physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, language, social and identity development). This module introduces students to central issues in developmental psychology over the lifespan and landmark studies in human development across a range of domains.

1. Describe human development at different stages across the lifespan

2. Discuss central theories of human development

3. Discuss commonly debated issues in developmental psychology

4. Review relevant research approaches to the study of developmental psychology

5. Identify seminal works in the field of developmental psychology

6. Discuss common developmental issues which arise throughout the lifespan 

7. Discuss the impact of social and environmental factors on developmental outcomes across the lifespan.