Spring 2023 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2314 (Section: 1C, CRN: 10186) Lifespan Growth and Development

Instructor Information
Instructor	Sonya Briscoe
Email	briscoesy@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6330
Office	Educational I - Room: 133
Office Hours	Meetings by appointment only - will be arranged at the assigned location.
Additional Contact Information	Correctional Education - (409) 984-6229
Course Information
Description	Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
Required Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The Developing Person Through the Life Span (11th ed), Kathleen S. Berger, (2020), Worth Publishing.  ISBN-13: 978-1-319-19175-7 / ISBN-10: 1-319-19175-4
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	ENGL-0302 College Reading Skills ENGL-0327 Integrated Reading and Writing
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death. 2. Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual. 3. Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting. 4. Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change. 5. Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic). 6. Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan. 7. Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Lecture Topics Outline	Course Introduction and Syllabus Review                         The Science of Human Development                         Theories                         The New Genetics                            Prenatal Development and Birth                         The First Two Years: Biosocial Development                         The first Two Years: Cognitive Development                         The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development                         Early Childhood:  Biosocial Development                         Early Childhood: Cognitive Development                           Early Childhood:  Psychosocial Development                         Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development                         Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development                         Middle Childhood:  The Social World                         Adolescence: Biosocial Development                         Adolescence: Cognitive Development                         Adolescence: The Social World                         Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development                         Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development                         Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development                         Adulthood: Biosocial Development                            Adulthood: Cognitive Development                             Adulthood: Psychosocial Development                                                Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development                          Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development                             Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
Major Assignments Schedule	PART I:  THE BEGINNING Week 1 (Jan 17-22)         Reading:  Course Introduction and Syllabus Review                         Ch 1-The Science of Human Development                         Ch 2-Theories                          Week 2 (Jan 23-29)          Reading:  Ch 3-The New Genetics                            Ch 4-Prenatal Development and Birth         PART II:  THE FIRST TWO YEARS                        Week 3 (Jan 30-Feb 5)              Reading:  Ch 5-The First Two Years: Biosocial Development                        Ch 6-The first Two Years: Cognitive Development                        Ch 7-The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development         EXAM 1(Ch1-7)     PART III:  EARLY CHILDHOOD                Week 4 (Feb 6-12)        Reading:  Ch 8-Early Childhood:  Biosocial Development                        Ch 9-Early Childhood: Cognitive Development          Midterm Research Project  - Begin work (Reading/Research)      Week 5 (Feb 13-19)        Reading:  Reading:   Ch 10-Early Childhood:  Psychosocial Development       PART IV: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD                             Week 6 (Feb 20-26)        Reading:   Ch11-Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development                          Ch12-Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development     Week 7(Feb 27- Mar 5)         Reading:  Ch13-Middle Childhood:  The Social World        EXAM 2(Ch8-13)         MAKE SURE YOU ARE STAYING ON TRACK WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENTS   Week 8 (Mar 6-12)      Midterm Research Paper – Due     Week 9 -- SPRING BREAK Mar 13-19   PART V: ADOLESCENCE                                                Week 10 (Mar 20-26)      Reading:  Ch14-Adolescence: Biosocial Development                       Ch15-Adolescence: Cognitive Development   Week 10 (Mar 27-Apr 2)       Reading:  Ch16- Adolescence: The Social World       Final Research Project - Begin work (Reading/Research)    PART VI: EMERGING ADULTHOOD                     Week 11(Apr 3-9)        Reading:  Ch17- Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development                         Ch18- Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development       Week 12 (Apr 10-16)       Reading:    Ch19- Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development       EXAM 3(Ch14-19)                          PART VII: ADULTHOOD                         Week 13 (Apr 17-23)        Reading:   Ch20- Adulthood: Biosocial Development                            Ch21- Adulthood: Cognitive Development                             Ch22-Adulthood: Psychosocial Development                         PARTVIII:  LATE ADULTHOOD Week 14 (Apr 24-30)       Reading:  Ch23-Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development                        Ch24-Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development                           Final Research Project Due                        Week 15 (May 1-7)        Reading:  Ch25-Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development                             EXAM 4 (Ch 20-25)   Week 16 (May 8-11)
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2023 - 6:0 PM   Through  May 7, 2023 - 9:0 PM
Grading Scale	900 - 1000 = A     800 - 899 = B     700 - 799 = C     600 - 699 = D    590 – below = F
Determination of Final Grade	The final course grade will be based on total points accumulated from exams (60%), essays & worksheets (40%),   4 Exams:  60% 2 Worksheets: 10% 2 Essays: 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	You are responsible for all materials (including textbooks, computer, and the technology) required for coursework. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Silence your cell phones for the duration of class. Electronic devices - (cell phones, laptops, the internet) may be used only as part of classroom activities. Unrelated use of electronic devices (talking/texting/scrolling/social media) during class is a distraction for you, your classmates and your instructor.  Having to address such wastes valuable time.  Problematic behavior may result in you being asked to exit the classroom. Respectful behavior:  Be respectful of instructors, fellow students and the academic environment.  Instructors have NO obligation to tolerate disruptive behaviors of any kind.  This includes excessive/disruptive talking.  Problematic behavior may result in you being asked to exit the classroom and/or dismissal from the course. Sleeping in class:  Please be aware that attendance requires not just your presence but your attention.  If you sleep in class you will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day.  NOTE:  In accordance with the attendance policy, five (5) absences can result in administrative removal from the course.   Please be mindful of students with disabilities:  Some may be visible and others may not.  Most of us are extremely considerate of disabilities we recognize, but less aware and thus less sensitive to those we cannot see.  Invisible disabilities may include such conditions as (ADHD, asthmas, allergies, chronic pain, hearing impairments, migraines, seizures, vision impairments, and many more).  Something as simple as body sprays and fragrances may affect/trigger asthma or migraines.  Lighting or excessive noise can become problems for those with hearing disorders or epilepsy.  Let us all keep these things in mind, and BE CONSIDERATE OF THE NEEDS OF THOSE AROUND US.
Attendance Policy	Absences, Tardiness, and Make-ups:   Attendance and punctuality are expected.   Your preparation, and participation are expected.   The privilege of making up an assignment (including exams) should not be assumed.  If possible, make arrangements in advance, for known scheduling problems/conflict.  If you miss an exam or assignment because of an excused absence that was not prearranged, speak to the instructor as soon as possible regarding the missed work. In accordance with the attendance policy, five (5) absences can result in administrative removal from the course.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information	Inmate Instruction Chair: Christina Wilbur Email: wilburca@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6394