PCP 563 ADVANCED HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II

This advanced course surveys development across the life span. Emphasis will be on key issues of human development from early adulthood to old age. Significant theories of personality, physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, social, and spiritual development will be studied with special emphasis on the contributions of key theorists. The aim is to assist the student in conceptualizing human development as a framework for understanding the human condition and providing effective interventions. The course will assist the Christian minister and practitioner with deeper understanding of the people to whom they minister. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to: 1. identify the significant life issues at each stage of human development, from early adulthood to old age 2. evaluate the extent to which his/her counseling client has effectively dealt with the life issues relevant to the client’s stage of development 3. apply his/her knowledge of human sexuality, career development, ageing, health issues and issues surrounding death and loss to competently counsel persons in stages of development that are more advanced than they are 4. formulate a human development intervention strategy for a local church to promote the mental health of members at each stage of adult development and address the developmental demands of that stage 5. successfully pass the portion of the National Counselor Examination that deals with life span development issues as well as questions on human growth and developmen