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Details for SSC210 Human Lifespan Development

This subject explores the developmental journey and processes that an individual goes through over a lifespan, from conception to death. It introduces various theories and milestones associated with each life stage and includes multicultural and critical perspectives on development. It will enable students to help individuals understand normal developmental processes, whether in health, education, minstry or people helping fields.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: SSC210
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Natalie Packer
Jo McDonough

Prerequisite

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

  • SSC110 Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing 

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. 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;
  2. Recognise different developmental theories and use these as a vehicle to reflect on your own developmental journey;
  3. Appraise critical perspectives on developmental psychology and recognise cultural differences in development across the lifespan;
  4. 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.