PSYC 333 - Fundamentals of Lifespan Development

This course is an introduction to developmental psychology. It provides a broad survey of psychological research and theories about human development across the lifespan. It emphasizes the interaction of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional domains in development from infancy to old age. Although the main focus of the course is on normative development, aspects of abnormal development may be covered. Specific methodological challenges and procedures relevant to developmental research are also discussed.

Semester:

Fall (September 2 - December 1, 2025)
Winter (January 12 - April 13, 2026)

Instructor:

Please refer to the Course Outline below.

Program:

Undergraduate, 3 credits

Required Course Material Fee:

There is no access fee for this course.

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Prerequisite

Prerequisite: PSYC310, PSYC315 or NEUR356, previously or concurrently.

NOTE: Students who have received credit for PSYC371 may not take this course for credit.

Book:

Martha Lally & Suzanne Valentine-French. Lifespan Development: A Psychological Perspective. Open Access book.

Registration Information:

Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes). Once registered, students must then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material. » Visit the registration section for details.

COURSE OUTLINE

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