PSY202 Developmental Psychology (8)

This subject examines human development across the entire life-span. Descriptions, explanations, and predictions of developmental stages and changes are covered through an investigation of major theories and research findings. Practical implications and applications of this material are also considered, along with some topical current issues.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY202. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Psychology

Enrolment Restrictions

Not available to students who have completed PSY113 and PSY216

Assumed Knowledge
PSY101 and PSY102
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Incompatible Subjects

PSY113, PSY216

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate a familiarity with research methods and analyses of data commonly used in the study of developmental psychology
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding that human development across the lifespan results from an interaction of changes in biological, cognitive, and social processes
  • be able to demonstrate a familiarity with major theories of developmental psychology
  • be able to demonstrate a knowledge of key research findings within developmental psychology
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate critically theories and research findings in developmental psychology

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- Overview of the study of human development, including historical changes - Research methods applicable to the study of life-span development - Overview of major theories of psychological development - The influence on human development of genetics, heredity, and the environment - Major aspects of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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