This course covers how developmental maturation and social learning impacts individuals across the
lifespan. Theory and research in social development and learning are covered in topics for mental health
and school cou
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This course covers how developmental maturation and social learning impacts individuals across the
lifespan. Theory and research in social development and learning are covered in topics for mental health
and school counselors.
V. Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understand theories of individual and family development across the lifespan.
2. Understand theories of learning.
3. Understand theories of normal and abnormal personality development.
4. Understand theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.
5. Understand individual, biological, neurological, physiological, systemic, spiritual, and
environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
6. Understand the neurobiological and medical foundation and etiology of addiction and cooccurring disorders.
7. Understand effects of crisis, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on diverse individuals
across the lifespan.
8. Understand "a general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for
differentiated interventions.”
9. Understand "ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum
development and wellness across the lifespan.”
Relevant Accreditation Standards Met:
Course Objective CACREP Standard* Assignment/Content
1. 2. F. 3. a. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
2. 2. F. 3. b. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
3. 2. F. 3. c. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
4. 2. F. 3. d. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
5. 2. F. 3. e., 2. F. 3. f. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
6. CMHC 5. C. 1. d. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
7. 2. F. 3. g. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
8. 2. F. 3. h. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
9. 2. F. 3. i. KPI Assignment Biographical Human Development Paper
* Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration only
MCAP: Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional applicants must complete and document to the
Florida Certification Board (FCB) that they have a minimum of 350 hours of content specific training,
with minimum hour requirements for each content specific domain. This course will provide a total of 45
hours in the following domains:
• MCAP Domain 3 - Counseling: 5 hours
• MCAP Domain 5 - Client, Family and Community Education: 30 hours
• MCAP Domain 10 - Application to Practice/Professional Readiness: 10 hours
Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Faculty systematically assesses each student’s progress by examining a combination of knowledge and
skills. Key performance indicators are course tasks, activities, or assignments selected by faculty to assess
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student learning in core content areas of the counseling curriculum. Key performance indicators are
measured multiple times and at different points in time during the student’s master’s program.
This course has been identified as fulfilling one of the eight core content areas of the counseling
curriculum, Human Growth and Development. The following content area objectives are addressed within
this course via the designated Key Performance Indicator task described below.
1. Understand theories of individual and family development across the lifespan.
2. Understand theories of learning.
3. Understand theories of normal and abnormal personality development.
4. Understand theories and etiology of addictions and addictive behaviors.
5. Understand individual, biological, neurological, physiological, systemic, spiritual, and
environmental factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior.
6. Understand the neurobiological and medical foundation and etiology of addiction and cooccurring disorders.
7. Understand effects of crisis, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on diverse individuals
across the lifespan.
8. Understand “a general framework for understanding differing abilities and strategies for
differentiated interventions.”
9. Understand “ethical and culturally relevant strategies for promoting resilience and optimum
development and wellness across the lifespan.”
Relevant Accreditation Standards Met by KPI:
Course Objective CACREP Standard*
1. 2. F. 3. a..
2. 2. F. 3. b.
3. 2. F. 3. c.
4. 2. F. 3. d.
5. 2. F. 3. e., 2. F. 3. f.
6. CMHC 5. C 1. d.
7. 2. F. 3. g.
8. 2. F. 3. h.
9. 2. F. 3. i.
* Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration only
Students will demonstrate competency via successful completion of the following key performance
indicator required task: Key Performance Indicator Assignment: Biographical Human Development
Paper
VI. Material and Resources
Required Text:
Wong, D. W., Hall, K. R., & Hernandez, L. W. (2020). Counseling individuals through the lifespan. Sage.
Second Edition
Recommend Text:
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Ivey, A. E., Ivey, M. B., Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2005). Developmental counseling and therapy:
Promoting wellness over the lifespan. Wadsworth.
American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (7th ed.). Author.
Additional Required Readings: *Additional Journal articles will be added into the module sections on
Canvas (see course schedule)
Required Course Resources: (located at https://sharklink.nova.edu):
1. NSU Email Account
2. Canvas Course Management System Access
VII. Course Schedule and Topic Outline
Calendar of Topics/Assignments
Week and
Date
Reading
Assignment
Topics &
Activities
Assignments Due CACREP
Standards
January
3
rd
Must thoroughly
READ
Syllabus and
REVIEW
ALL assignments
and due dates
Read:
Chapter 1:
Basics of Human
Growth and
Development (Wong
et al., 2020)
Module 1
• Course Overview,
Syllabus Review,
and Orientation
• Introductions
• Reflect on your
Individual
Development
Across the
Lifespan
• Family
Development
Across the
Lifespan
Post any general course
questions to the Class
Discussion Board
2. F. 3. a.
2. F. 3. b.
January
10th
Read:
Chapter 2: Theories
of Human
Development (Wong
et al., 2020)
Module 2
• Theories of
Learning
Post Discussion Board #1
Discussion and peer
posting response due by
Thursday/Sunday deadlines
2. F. 3. b.
January
17th
MLK Day No Class
January
24th
Read:
Chapter 3:
Conception, Prenatal
Development (Wong
et al., 2020)
Module 3
• Biological,
Neurological, and
Physiological
Factors
• Systemic and
Environm
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