The unit explores human development theories and research using various models and considering physical, emotional, cognitive, sociocultural and spiritual development. The unit explores how learning and behaviour is explained by development and how the study of human development is interdisciplinary and dynamic in its application to a variety of contemporary problems and real world situations. Students learn how to apply this knowledge to themselves and to the role of a helper.
Unit code: DZ9778S
Unit status: Approved (Minor revision)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Elective
Unit discipline: Professional Counselling
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Stirling College
Show when this unit is running| 1. | Demonstrate an understanding of developmental theories and how physical, emotional, cognitive and sociocultural dynamics influence developmental processes |
| 2. | Critically evaluate theory and research relevant to human development and popular notions of human nature |
| 3. | Analyse, discuss, and apply core developmental concepts, theories and processes to helping and mental health |
| 4. | Apply theory and research to contemporary problems and real world situations |
24 points in Field D or admission to the Master of Counselling
lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, discussions
Beckett, C. & Taylor, H. (2016) Human Growth and Development (3rd ed), SAGE Publications.
Brighton, K. (2007) Coming of Age: The Education and Development of Young Adolescents, National Middle School Association.
Broderick, P.C. and Blewitt, P. (2014) The Life Span: Human Development for Helping Professionals (4th ed), Pearson. (recommended for purchase)
Feldman, R.S. (2016) Development Across the Lifespan, Pearson.
Roehlkepartain, E.C. & King, P.E. (2005) The Handbook of Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence, SAGE Publications.
Yust, M.Y. (2004) Real Kids, Real Faith: Practices for Nurturing Children’s Spiritual Lives, Josey–Bass.
| Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation - Verbal topical report | Report on a topical real world situation and demonstrate the significance of human development psychology to help to explain what took place. |
0 | NGP |
| Essay - Written topical report | Write an essay on a topical real world situation that demonstrates the significance of human development psychology in explaining what took place |
2500 | 30.0 |
| Seminar or Tutorial - Human development and mental health | Choose a topic for a forum on the relevance of human development studies to a mental health issue |
0 | NGP |
| Essay - Human development and mental health | Critically discuss the significance of human development studies to helping and mental health |
2500 | 30.0 |
| Case Study - Human development and the counsellor | Use a case study from your experience to explain the relevance of human development in a helping role role |
0 | NGP |
| Essay - Developmental analysis paper | Assess different aspects of your personal development over your lifetime and reflect on the relevance of human development theory and research to key aspects of your growth and change and to your understanding of your role as a professional counsellor or in another helping role |
3000 | 40.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 24 Oct, 2022
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-24 11:53:38 +1100