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Human Development

Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Counselling, Teacher Education

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Course Description

What does it mean to be human, and how do we grow and develop throughout life? In this course, you will engage with contemporary understandings of human development alongside Christian perspectives on human nature and flourishing. You will examine key developmental theories and explore diverse understandings of human experience, including Māori and Pasifika perspectives. As you consider physical, cognitive, social, moral, and spiritual development across the lifespan, you will be encouraged to connect these insights to your own life, faith, and vocation.

About this course

  • Course Title
  • Human Development
  • Course Code
  • 857.515
  • School
  • Arts & Professional Studies, Bible & Theology, Counselling, Teacher Education
  • Level
  • 5 NZQA
  • Credits
  • 15
  • Year
  • Year 1; Year 2; Year 1; 1
  • Teaching Period
  • Semester 2
  • Location Pin Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com Location of Delivery
  • On-campus / Distance; On-campus; Auckland; Christchurch
  • Category
  • Counselling Theory
  • Prerequisite
  • No pre-requisites
  • Key Topics covered
  • Lifespan perspective

    Reciprocating Self perspective

    Māori perspective/s

    Pasifika perspective/s

    Psychoanalytical perspective

    Behaviourist perspective

    Cognitive perspective

    Moral development

    Spiritual development

    Ethology and attachment theory

    Sociocultural perspective

    Ecological systems

    Dynamic systems
  • Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-face / Blended; Weekly daytime or evening lectures over one semester. May involve video conference delivery.

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