Life Span Development for Mental Health Counselors

Explores life span development through the lenses of social, cultural, cognitive, biological, and learning theories and research. Normal or typical developmental tasks are reviewed, as well as principles related to developmental psychopathology. Theoretical models of development including biological/physical, social, and psychological development are discussed. The course provides students with an understanding of developmental theory across the life span as it relates to client assessment, counseling, and treatment.