Course overview
In this course students will learn about human development from the earliest period of prenatal development through infancy, childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood and older age. Through lectures, required reading, and online activities students will be introduced to the key theories and research, and will use these to think about how each aspect of development lays the foundation for the next phase and the importance of context for development. Online activities, quizzes, and tutorials will provide students with the opportunity to apply their understanding of development, clinical and community contexts, and specific case studies.
Course learning outcomes
- Outline the major principles of lifespan development from infancy to older adults.
- Apply developmental psychology theory to an Allied Health case study.
- Explain the importance of culture and environmental context in healthy development across the lifespan.
- Apply the principles of evidence based research to an Allied Health case study.