Faculty Contact Information:
Alexander Boeringa, Ph.D.
UMUC Unit 29216 APO AE 09102
Aboering@faculty.ed.umuc.edu or Aboer108@Yahoo.com
Local phone: TBA
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Consultation:
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Required Texts and Readings:
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Santrock, J.W. (2004). Life-Span Development. Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.
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Course Description:
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This course places emphasis on the study of the characteristics of human growth at each stage of development. Special emphasis will be placed on counseling in various settings, including schools. Instruction and practice in the writing of a case study report is also given. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: EDUC 507 or EDCP 605.
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Course Goals:
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This course is designed to enable students to become familiar with the dynamic aspects of human growth and development over the life span. It will assist students in preparing for the comprehensive exam and will prepare them for professional practice with people of all ages.
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Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the main concepts and theories of human development postulated by prominent developmental psychologists.
2. Identify the determinants of physical, cognitive, and social/ psychological human growth and development.
3. Be knowledgeable about the nature and need of the individual at every level of development.
4. Be familiar with current research in the field of human growth and development.
5. Have an understanding of how to work with children, adolescents and adults in any setting.
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Academic Policies:
Please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following:
Academic Integrity
Course Load
Exception to Policy
Grade Appeal Process
Make-up Examinations
Nondiscrimination
Students with Disabilities
Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center.
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Faculty Bio:
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Dr. Boeringa has worked in a broad variety of academic, teaching,research and clinical settings during his career. This is his third year with the UMUC overseas program.
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