Courses Taught
IFST 201: Life Span Development
Exploration and understanding of the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the individual from infancy through old age in the context of the family. Click here for syllabus
IFST 328: Introduction to the Research Process
Exposure to the research process through attending and critiquing research presentations, reading and reviewing scholarly papers, and development of a variety of research skills, such as instrument design, coding and data entry. Students' work will contribute to the development of a professional portfolio. Click here for syllabus
IFST 803: Human Development in Lifespan Perspective
Systematic survey of developmental domains across the life span. Topical emphasis on multidisciplinary research findings chronicling continuities and discontinuities in individuals' status and functioning in physical growth, perception, cognition, language, attachment, personality development, gender and sexuality. Click here for syllabus