PSYC260 Human Development
As human beings we are never finished products. While developmental textbooks used to emphasize early childhood and end at adulthood, the paradigm has shifted. We now understand that human development never ends: we continue to grow and learn in all stages of life, from birth through childhood, from adulthood through the life cycle. Human beings are always in development, which means that their work life, identity, and wellbeing is affected by the stage of life they are experiencing. Recognizing that this is the first time in history that more than four generations will be working side-by-side in our organizations, this course looks at generational similarities and differences; how age plays out in the business world; applying the contributions of theorists such as Piaget, Erikson, Levinson, Neugarten and Kohlberg. Students are exposed to a demographic snapshot of workplace trends, age and stage matters; as well as, how to manage relationships with younger, older and peer co-workers, clients and colleagues.
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Distribution
Psychology
Notes
This course is no longer offered.