CMHC 570 Human Growth and Development

This course explores biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of human development from conception through late adulthood. The primary focus of the course is on what is referred to in the literature as "normative development" that we will examine in the context of culture. This includes addressing adaptive processes in language, cognition, self-regulation, personal identity and social relationships that inform behaviors and concepts relevant to counseling and clinical practice with both children and adults. The course will be taught utilizing Blackboard functions for discussions and course documents including supplemental readings in addition to the primary text and we will meet one weekend a month over the 10 weeks of the course. We will utilize a variety of teaching methods including brief lectures, discussion boards, breakout small group work, and additional interactive formats. The basic structure of the majority of classes will include a reflected practice exercise to start class, a lecture and slide presentation, and in-class exercises applying developmental concepts to clinical cases.

Credits

3

Offered

Every year