Clarkie Catalog

PSYC150

DISC: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH

This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 9 other titles
  • DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • DISC: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYC
  • DISC: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • Developmental Psychology
  • DISC FOR DEV PSYCHOLOGY
  • CHILD DEVELOPMENT
  • DEV IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT
  • DEV IN CHILDREN & ADOLES
  • DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
Department
Psychology
Terms offered
52
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Discusses the development of biological, cognitive and social functioning from conception to adolescence. Emphasizes and contrasts theoretical approaches to conceptualizing changes in developing children in light of current research. Prerequisites for this course require a grade of C- or better Fulfills the Developmental/ Cultural requirement of the Psychology major.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

1995
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 3% per year. 2030 Spring: 34% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. 2030 Summer: 33% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 summer terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 13% per year. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 27% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. 2029 Spring: 38% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. 2029 Summer: 39% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 summer terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 15% per year. Department faculty is about 13% above its recent average. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 31% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 2% per year. 2028 Spring: 38% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 2% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. 2028 Summer: 41% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 summer terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 18% per year. Department faculty is about 21% above its recent average. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 33% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 7 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year. 2027 Spring: 41% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 2% per year. Department faculty is about 11% below its recent average. 2027 Summer: 42% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 summer terms since 2023. Department course count rising about 18% per year. Department faculty is about 26% above its recent average. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2025 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2024 Not offered 1 section 1 section Not offered
2023 Not offered Not offered 1 section Not offered
2022 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2021 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2018 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2017 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM JC218 2026-32019-3201820172016-3
  • Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM JC218 2026-12025-12024-12019-1
  • Fri, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM JC218 2026-22025-2
  • Fri, 1:25 PM–2:15 PM JC204 2025-32022
  • Tue, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM BP220 2024-22022-32017-2
  • Wed, 4:00 PM–4:50 PM ASEC303 2024-32014-2
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC120 2022-12016-12013201220122011 +3 more Also offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Spring 2004
  • Tue, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM BP326 2022-2
2026–27 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Andrew L. Stewart (He/Him)Lecture1 32 of 40 enrolled24763
2024–25 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2025Samantha Francois (She/Her)Lecture1 41 of 40 enrolled33189
2023–24 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Summer 2024Hojin HanOnline1 9 of 20 enrolled11524
Spring 2024Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled33189
2022–23 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Summer 2023Sangmi ParkOnline1 8 of 20 enrolled11524
Fall 2022Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 35 of 40 enrolled21841
2021–22 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2022Elena ZaretskyLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled31214
2020–21 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2021Ana Kamille MarceloOnline1 50 of 50 enrolled38589
2019–20 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2019Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled20298
2018–19 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2019Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 22 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2018Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 30 of 40 enrolled20298
2017–18 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2018Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 36 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2017Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 38 of 40 enrolled20298
2016–17 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2017Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 41 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2016Ana Kamille MarceloLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled20298
2015–16 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2016Elena ZaretskyLecture1 41 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2015Elena ZaretskyLecture1 32 of 40 enrolled20298
2014–15 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2015Elena ZaretskyLecture1 42 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2014Elena ZaretskyLecture1 38 of 40 enrolled20298
2013–14 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2014Elena ZaretskyLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2013Elena ZaretskyLecture1 34 of 40 enrolled20298
2012–13 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2013Maricela CorreaLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2012Kathryn E. FrazierLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled20298
2011–12 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2012Maricela CorreaLecture1 41 of 40 enrolled30813
Fall 2011Lene JensenLecture1 39 of 40 enrolled20298
2010–11 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2011Maricela CorreaLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled40075
Fall 2010Lene JensenLecture1 39 of 40 enrolled27320
2009–10 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2009–10
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2010Lene JensenLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled34088
Fall 2009Maricela CorreaLecture1 40 of 40 enrolled20166
2008–09 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2008–09
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2009Lene JensenLecture1 38 of 40 enrolled34088
Fall 2008Maricela CorreaLecture1 18 of 40 enrolled20166
2007–08 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2007–08
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2008Lene JensenLecture1 36 of 40 enrolled34088
Fall 2007Lisa CompariniLecture1 24 of 50 enrolled20166
2006–07 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2006–07
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2007Lene JensenLecture1 39 of 40 enrolled34088
Fall 2006Lisa CompariniLecture1 39 of 50 enrolled20166
2005–06 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2005–06
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2006Lisa CompariniLecture1 49 of 50 enrolled34088
Fall 2005Lisa CompariniLecture1 40 of 50 enrolled20166
2004–05 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2004–05
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2005Lisa CompariniLecture1 50 of 50 enrolled30470
Fall 2004Lisa CompariniLecture1 46 of 50 enrolled20166
2003–04 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2003–04
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2004Lisa CompariniLecture1 51 of 50 enrolled30470
Fall 2003Lisa CompariniLecture1 35 of 50 enrolled20166
2002–03 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2002–03
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2003Jeanne E. ReeseLecture1 50 of 50 enrolled35248
Fall 2002Eric D. AmselLecture1 28 of 50 enrolled20490
2001–02 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2001–02
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2002Jack DemickLecture1 77 of 99 enrolled35248
Fall 2001Jeanne E. ReeseLecture1 46 of 50 enrolled20490
2000–01 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 2000–01
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2001Yvonne WellsLecture1 92 of 99 enrolled35248
Fall 2000Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 49 of 50 enrolled20490
1999–00 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 1999–00
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1999Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 47 of 50 enrolled20490
1998–99 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 1998–99
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1998Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 51 of 50 enrolled20490
1997–98 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 1997–98
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1997Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 47 of 50 enrolled20490
1996–97 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 1996–97
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1996Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 38 of 50 enrolled20490
1995–96 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PSYC150, 1995–96
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1995Nancy A. BudwigLecture1 37 of 75 enrolled20490

No-credit sessions

2026–27 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Melissa M. BurchDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled24764
Fall 2026Andrew L. Stewart (He/Him)Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 16 of 20 enrolled24765
2024–25 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2025Samantha Francois (She/Her)Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33190
Spring 2025Samantha Francois (She/Her)Disc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 21 of 20 enrolled33191
2023–24 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2024Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33190
Spring 2024Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33191
2022–23 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2022Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 15 of 20 enrolled21843
Fall 2022Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled21842
2021–22 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2022Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled31215
Spring 2022Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled31216
2020–21 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2021Ana Kamille MarceloOnline- 25 of 25 enrolled38590
Spring 2021Ana Kamille MarceloOnline- 25 of 25 enrolled38591
2019–20 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2019Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23089
Fall 2019Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23090
2018–19 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2019Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 9 of 20 enrolled33254
Spring 2019Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 13 of 20 enrolled33255
Fall 2018Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23090
Fall 2018Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 10 of 20 enrolled23089
2017–18 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2018Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 19 of 20 enrolled33254
Spring 2018Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 17 of 20 enrolled33255
Fall 2017Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 21 of 20 enrolled23090
Fall 2017Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 17 of 20 enrolled23089
2016–17 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2017Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 21 of 20 enrolled33254
Spring 2017Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33255
Fall 2016Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23089
Fall 2016Ana Kamille MarceloDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23090
2015–16 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2016Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 21 of 20 enrolled33254
Spring 2016Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33255
Fall 2015Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 19 of 20 enrolled23089
Fall 2015Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 13 of 20 enrolled23090
2014–15 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2015Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled33254
Spring 2015Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 22 of 20 enrolled33255
Fall 2014Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 20 of 20 enrolled23090
Fall 2014Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 18 of 20 enrolled23089
2013–14 4 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2014Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 21 of 20 enrolled33255
Spring 2014Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 19 of 20 enrolled33254
Fall 2013Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 18 of 20 enrolled23089
Fall 2013Elena ZaretskyDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 16 of 20 enrolled23090
2007–08 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2007–08
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2007Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 19 of 25 enrolled24363
Fall 2007Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 5 of 25 enrolled24364
2006–07 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2006–07
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2006Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 22 of 25 enrolled24363
Fall 2006Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 17 of 25 enrolled24364
2005–06 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2005–06
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2006Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 26 of 25 enrolled34743
Spring 2006Lisa CompariniDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 23 of 25 enrolled34742
2000–01 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 2000–01
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2000UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 23 of 25 enrolled23253
Fall 2000UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 26 of 25 enrolled22288
1999–00 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 1999–00
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1999UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 25 of 25 enrolled22288
Fall 1999UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 22 of 25 enrolled23253
1998–99 2 entries
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 1998–99
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1998UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 27 of 25 enrolled22288
Fall 1998UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 24 of 25 enrolled23253
1997–98 1 entry
No-credit sections of PSYC150, 1997–98
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1997UnlistedDisc/Dialog/Case Stds/Exercise- 46 of 50 enrolled22288