Growth & Development through the Life Span

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Free Online Course: Growth & Development through the Life Span provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 weeks long, 8-12 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Growth & Development through the Life Span is taught by David Kays.

Overview
  • A study of human development from the prenatal period through death. Using a Biopsychosocial framework the lifespan is explored with explicit consideration to cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural development. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate their understanding of how physical, psychological, and social factors influence development; the research techniques used to study development; and the practical applications of lifespan development to intended profession.