HSCO 502 - Human Growth and Development

HSCO 502 Discussion Board Forums (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will discuss case studies, apply thoreotical application, and dialogue with classmates about main development related topics. Each discussion board must be 500–600 words and include integration of insight from the textbook and other scholarly sources. In addition to the thread, each student will be required to respond to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must consist of 250–350 words. Replies must integrate insight from at least 1 scholarly reference. (MLO: A, B, C, D, F, H, I)

HSCO 502 Impact Assignment

The student will have the opportunity to select from a list of topics related to development. The focus of this assignment is on situational and environmental elements that impact normal development. (MLO: A, C, D, F, G, H, I)

Part 1: The student will select a topic and develop a 6-page paper (including the title page and reference page) on the topic. The student must use the textbook and at least 3 scholarly sources of information to inform his/her writing.

Part 2: The student will develop a 15-slide PowerPoint (including the title slide and reference slide) on his/her development topic. The student will develop the presentation as if he/she were presenting it to a client population who needs to know more about the chosen topic because it impacts individuals in their families. The PowerPoint presentation must be submitted to the submission link as well as Discussion Board Forum 2. The student will be assigned to a peer-review group and will peer review 2 classmates’ presentations.

HSCO 502 Developmental Analysis

The student will discuss his/her own development over his/her lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout this course. The purpose of this paper is for the student to demonstrate an ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts of human growth and development by identifying his/her life as it relates to key human growth and development concepts. The student will incorporate empirical studies related to development, readings, and videos. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I)

Part 1: The student will follow the instructions and assignment template in Blackboard to create an analysis of his/her childhood and adolescence as it relates to specific theories and developmental principles. Part 1 must be at least 8 pages (including the title page and reference page), be in current APA format, and must integrate insight from the textbook and at least 3 scholarly sources.

Part 2: The student will follow the instructions and assignment template to create an analysis of his/her adulthood as it relates to specific theories and developmental principles. Part 2 must be at least 8 pages (including the title page and reference page), be in current APA format, and must integrate insight from the textbook and at least 3 scholarly sources.

HSCO 502 Tests (3)

This course will have 3 tests. Each test will cover the Reading and Study material for the assigned modules/weeks. Each test will be open-book/open-notes, contain 50 questions, and have a 2-hour time limit. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)