This course introduces classic and contemporary developmental theories, themes, and concepts from birth to death and will explore ways in which students can apply these to their own development and the development of others. The main focus is "normal" development or group averages rather than the development issues of a single individual, although differences among individuals are discussed. Physical, cognitive, emotional, social and spiritual development will be discussed for all stages of development. At the end of the course students will be able to identify developmental lags and demonstrate awareness of specific issues relating to children, adults, and the elderly. This course enables the students to identify normal individual differences in human development in addition to the risk factors involved in the later appearance of psychopathology.