COUN-5070 : Counseling Across the Lifespan

Provides an overview of major developmental theories with emphasis on their application to counseling across the lifespan from birth to death. Both prevention and intervention will be discussed as it relates to the specific developmental needs of individuals throughout the lifespan, with special consideration to the impact of multicultural and social justice influences on development. In addition, the course explores the effects of personal and parental use of psychoactive substances on human development. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.