This 3-credit, 45-hour course called "Development Across the Lifespan" explores human development from Indigenous and Western perspectives. The course covers physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development from childhood through adulthood. Students will examine theories of learning and development, the influence of heredity and environment, and approaches within family, community, and cultural contexts. Evaluation includes journals, presentations, discussions, quizzes, and developing an educational resource. The goal is for students to understand lifespan development to support students' diverse needs in an educational setting.