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Overview
What you will learn
The learning outcomes of the Human Development - A Psychosocial Approach course offered by Singapore University of Social Sciences are:
- Discuss the life span perspective of human development and the rationale for emphasising on the psychosocial aspect of human development.
- Appraise major theories for understanding human life span development.
- Debate the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional issues related to life span development.
- Critique issues related to developmental tasks at different life stages through real-life experiences and/or case studies.
- Recommend developmentally appropriate interventions for various age groups.
- Examine the implications of psychosocial approach in life span development on counselling.
Objectives:
A. Knowledge and Understanding (Theory Component)- Discuss the life span perspective of human development and the rationale for emphasising on the psychosocial aspect of human development.
- Appraise major theories for understanding human life span development.
- Debate the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional issues related to life span development.
B. Key Skills (Practical Component)
- Critique issues related to developmental tasks at different life stages through real-life experiences and/or case studies.
- Recommend developmentally appropriate interventions for various age groups.
- Examine the implications of psychosocial approach in life span development on counselling.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Human Life Span Development
- Major theories for understanding human development
- Psychosocial Theory and its implication for counselling
- Pregnancy and Prenatal Development
- Infancy (first 24 months): Trust vs. mistrust
- Toddlerhood (age 2-4): Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
- Early school age (4-6 years): Initiative vs. guilt
- Middle Childhood (6-11 years): Industry vs. inferiority
- Early Adolescence (12-18 years): Group identity vs. alienation
- Later Adolescence (18-24 years): Individual identity vs. identity confusion
- Early Adulthood (24-34 years): Intimacy vs. isolation
- Middle Adulthood (34-60 years): Generativity vs. stagnation
- Later Adulthood (60-75 years): Integrity vs. despair
- Elderhood (75 till death): Immortality vs. extinction
- Understanding death, dying, bereavement, and grief
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Developmental PsychologyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Undergraduate degree in any field from a recognised institution
- Need to be working with an SSA at the point of application
Tuition Fee
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International
2400 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2400 SGD for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
2400 SGD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2400 SGD for the full programme during 4 days.
Living costs for Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD /month
Living costs
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