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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.
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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Blended
Campus Location
- Singapore, Singapore
Disciplines
Developmental PsychologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
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
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2400 SGD / full≈ 2400 SGD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2400 SGD / full≈ 2400 SGD / full
Living costs
Singapore
Singapore
1878 - 3880 SGD / month
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