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HDFS 720

Theories of Human Development

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Reading and analysis of original works by classic and contemporary theorists. Application to growth, change and continuity for children, adolescents, and adults.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Terms

spring

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • analyze and evaluate each human development theory in terms of scientific worthiness, developmental adequacy, and pedagogical usefulness.
  • present major concepts and assumptions of a chosen human development theory and its applications in practical contexts in human development and family studies.
  • apply two different human development theories to a chosen topic in human development and family studies and criticize and compare applications of two theories for the chosen topic.