Details for Human Lifespan Development

This subject will introduce you to the developmental processes and tasks that an individual is expected to accomplish over the lifespan from conception to death. The subject will include multicultural and critical perspectives on development across the lifespan and will assist you in helping others understand normal developmental processes.

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: SSC210
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Elizabeth Skinner

Prerequisites

The following subject may be completed as a pre-requisite or co-requisite:

SSC110 Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing

Awards offering Human Lifespan Development

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Describe the main developmental tasks and milestones associated with each stage in human development over the lifespan, and outline the issues and needs that commonly arise in each stage;
Recognise different developmental theories and use these as a vehicle to reflect on your own developmental journey;
Appraise critical perspectives on developmental psychology and recognise cultural differences in development across the lifespan;
Discuss useful strategies to assist people in accomplishing developmental tasks associated with each stage in the lifespan and with transitions between stages.

Subject Content

Introduction to Basic Research, Methodologists, Theorists & Theories
The Beginning of the Lifespan: Conception to Birth
Infancy
Toddlerhood
Preschool
Middle Childhood
Adolescence
Young Adulthood
Middle Adulthood
Late Adulthood
Old Age

This course may be offered in the following formats

Onsite (face-to-face)
Online (eLearning)
Intensives
Extensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Exam (20%)
Pictorial Timeline and Critical Reflection (35%)
Minor Essay (25%)
Presentation and Write-up (20%)

Prescribed Text

Peterson, C. (2014). Looking forward through the lifespan: Developmental psychology (6th ed.). Sydney, NSW: Pearson.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any textbooks.