This course will include human growth and development and personality formation across the lifespan, including death and dying issues. Normal and abnormal behavior and developmental crises will be addressed, and personality theory will be used as a way to organize ideas about intervention. We will consider individual, couple, and family development and the effects of developmental issues on relationships and personality formation. The context of California cultural norms will be included along with the effect of cultural and socioeconomic status and position on development and personality formation.
Prerequisite Courses