Human Development - Counseling



PSY 514

Human Development

Summer I 2007

Instructor: Janet L. Muse-Burke, Ph.D.

E-mail: jlmuse-burke@marywood.edu

Office Phone: 570-348-6211 ext. 2367

Office Hours: McGowan Center, Room 1029

Tuesday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Appointments may be scheduled for other times as needed.

Course Description: An examination of human development throughout the lifespan, with in-depth coverage of developmental theories and research methods. Critique of empirical studies required. Previous course work in developmental psychology suggested.

Method of Instruction:

Lecture, large group discussion, small group discussion, and demonstration.

Textbook: Berk, L. E. (2007). Development through the lifespan (4rd ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Required Reading: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.).

Washington DC: Author.

Course Objectives:

• To define human development in psychological terms.

• To outline the major theories used to describe development.

• To identify and describe the major changes that occur over the course of development.

• To improve understanding of how multicultural issues interact with development.

• To demonstrate the ability to read and interpret research on development.

• To demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of human development to understand daily occurrences.

Course Grading:

372 – 400 points = A

360 – 371 points = A-

348 – 359 points = B+

332 – 347 points = B

320 – 331 points = B-

308 – 319 points = C+

292 – 307 points = C

Course Requirements:

• Classroom Participation – All students will be expected to complete assigned readings. Further, students will be expected to actively and thoughtfully participate in all classroom discussions and activities. Students who are absent or tardy for more than 1 class period will receive a 10 point deduction in their participation grade. 50 points

• Midterm and Final Exams – The purpose of the exams is to demonstrate knowledge of the psychology of human development. There will be a midterm and final exam that will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and short essays. The midterm exam will be a take-home exam, which is due 6/14/2007. The final exam will be administered in class. For both exams, you are permitted to use your notes, textbook, and readings; however, you are not permitted to discuss the exams with anyone. Each 100 points

• Paper – The purpose of this assignment is to understand the major theories of human development, identify the major changes that occur over the course of development, and to demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of human development to one’s experiences. Describe your personal development through the lifespan. Write a 10 to 12 page paper describing key people and events that influenced your development from childhood through the present. Apply at least 5 of the concepts presented in developmental theory to explain and interpret your social, emotional, and cognitive development. Paper is due 6/26/2007, and it must be written using APA style. 100 points

• Presentation – The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret development research and present it to an audience in an effective and interactive manner. Select a topic relevant to human development that is of particular interest to you (e.g., daycare selection, play therapy, HIV and AIDS, premarital counseling, bereavement). Prepare a 20-minute presentation to be made to the class, which includes time for questions/comments. (One point will be deducted for every minute a presentation exceeds the 20 minutes allotted.) The presentation should be creative, informative, and encourage class participation. The information provided must go beyond that which is presented in the textbook, and handouts or visual aids should be utilized. Students must cite at least 5 recent (2000 or later) references from empirical research. References from the internet must receive approval from the instructor prior to inclusion in the presentation. Students will inform the instructor of their topic of choice on 6/5/2007, and presentation dates will be assigned. Students will submit to the instructor a list of references using APA style on the date of their presentation. 50 points

For Students with Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability may request an adjustment to course requirements and procedures. In order to request such an adjustment, you should contact Mr. Christopher Moy in the Liberal Arts Center 201, extension 2549.

Plagiarism will not be tolerated.  Any written or orally presented material must be in your own words with appropriate citation for paraphrasing another's work. Any direct quotes from another source must be designated with quotation marks and cited appropriately. See the APA manual for additional information about plagiarism and visit Marywood library's webpage for useful links regarding plagiarism ().  Please note that quoting or using the exact wording of another author because you do not understand what is written is unacceptable.  Any assignments completed through plagiarism will earn 0 points. 

Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date specified in the class schedule. Assignments that are submitted late will receive a 10% deduction from your grade for each day that it is late. If you are unable to submit the assignment in person, it must be sent via e-mail or postal mail on the due date; otherwise, a deduction to the grade will apply.

Class Schedule

|Date |Topic/Activities |Reading Assignments |

|5/29/2007 |The Study of Human Development |Chapter 1 |

| |Theories of Development | |

|5/31/2007 |Prenatal Development and Birth |Chapters 2 & 3 |

|6/5/2007 |Infancy and Toddlerhood |Chapters 4 - 6 |

| |Select Presentation Topic & Date | |

|6/7/2007 |Early Childhood |Chapters 7 & 8 |

|6/12/2007 |Middle Childhood |Chapters 9 & 10 |

| |(Presentations) | |

|6/14/2007 |Midterm Exam Due |Chapters 11 & 12 |

| |Adolescence | |

| |(Presentations) | |

|6/19/2007 |Early Adulthood |Chapters 13 & 14 |

| |(Presentations) | |

|6/21/2007 |Middle Adulthood |Chapters 15 & 16 |

| |(Presentations) | |

|6/26/2007 |Paper Due |Chapter 17 - 19 |

| |Late Adulthood | |

| |Death, Dying, and Bereavement | |

|6/28/2007 |Final Exam | |

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