Child Development

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 1003
Course ID icon
Course ID
202756
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Campus
Mt Gambier, Magill, Online, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kelly Williams
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop students’ understanding of child development theories, and the social and emotional needs of children across the lifespan and to introduce basic concepts in child wellbeing and protection. Students will be introduced to core theories of child development, approaches to child wellbeing and protection, and working with families in social work contexts (e.g. the social constructions of children, youth and families, the impact of the social, emotional, psychological and physical development of children, the mental health and well-being of children). 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 29446
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 May - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 27360
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39
7 May - 21 May Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-39

Magill

Class number
Class number 29437
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 May - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 27353
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 27354
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
7 May - 21 May Thursday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 27355
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
7 May - 21 May Thursday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 27356
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 27357
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 4:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 27358
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 12:40pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
7 May - 21 May Thursday 12:40pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 27359
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
7 May - 21 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 29445
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 5 May - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 27352
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H
7 May - 21 May Thursday 10:10am - 11:30am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H

Online

Class number
Class number 20051
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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Census date
Fri 16/01/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Mon 12/01/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Tue 20/01/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 23/01/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 11011
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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Census date
Fri 09/10/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 02/10/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 23/10/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 4148
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF1020 Child Development at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)