PSYC 3758 - Lifespan Development
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40395,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Paul Yarab
Email: peyarab@ysu.edu
Course Description
3758. Lifespan Development. Study of theory and research on development from conception to death. Focus upon psychological, physiological, social and cultural influences. May not be taken for credit if the student has received credit for two or more of PSYC 3755, PSYC 3756, PSYC 3757. Prereq.: PSYC 1560. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Lifespan Development | John W. Santrock | 978-1-266-19413-9 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Course Introduction | ||
| Wed | 8/26 | Ch 1 | The Lifespan Perspective | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Research | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Theory | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Theory | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Theory | |
| Mon | 9/7 | No class - Labor Day | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Theory | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Ch 1 | Lifespan Theory | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Ch 3,4 | Infancy | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Ch 3,4 | Infancy | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Ch 3,4 | Infancy | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Exam 1 | ||
| Wed | 9/23 | Ch 5,6 | Parenting, Early Childhood | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Ch 5,6 | Early Childhood | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Ch 5,6 | Early Childhood | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Ch 5,6 | Early Childhood | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Ch 5,6 | Early Childhood | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Ch 7,8 | Middle and Late Childhood | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Ch 7,8 | Middle and Late Childhood | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Ch 7,8 | Middle and Late Childhood | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Wed | 10/21 | ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Ch 9,10 | Adolescence | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Exam 2 | ||
| Wed | 10/28 | Ch 11,12 | Early Adulthood | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Ch 11,12 | Early Adulthood | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Ch 11,12 | Early Adulthood | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Ch 11,12 | Early Adulthood | |
| Fri | 11/6 | Ch 11,12 | Early Adulthood | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Ch 13,14 | Middle Adulthood | |
| Wed | 11/11 | No class | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Ch 13,14 | Middle Adulthood | |
| Mon | 11/16 | Ch 15,16 | Late Adulthood | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Ch 15,16 | Late Adulthood | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Ch 15,16 | Late Adulthood | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Ch 17 | Death, Dying, Grieving | |
| Wed | 11/25 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No class | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No class | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Death, Dying, Grieving | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Exam 3 | ||
| Fri | 12/4 | Final Exam Review | ||
| Fri | 12/11 | Final Exam - 10:30 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.