PVAMU Course Syllabus: Human Development: Life Span HDFM 2355An examination of the dynamic processes of human development from conception to
senescence in physical, sensory, intellectual, emotional, and social development. The
course studies the influence of family and society on individual development in each stage
of the life cycle. Lifespan development is fundamentally about change over time; as such
the general theme of this course is to consider how, why, and if people change. We will
discuss psychological issues related to stages of he lifespan from infancy to old age,
primarily exploring elements of cognitive and social development—with some discussion of
physical development where relevant.
