HPS202 - Child and Adolescent Development
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Hooley (B) Email: HPS202@deakin.edu.au |
| Incompatible with: | HPS772 |
| Contact hours: | 5 x 2 hour practicals (fortnightly), 1 x 2 hour seminar per week On campus students are required to attend practical classes and are highly recommended to attend seminars. Weekly readings are prescribed and to support flexible delivery of unit content, online lectures are available for each topic. |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.On-campus students are required to attend practical classes | |
Content
The unit addresses the study of several aspects of child development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, biological, motor, developmental disorders) from infancy to adolescence using a variety of theoretical orientations, and apply the processes of development to understand real-life problems.
Assessment
One minor written assignment (brief plus reflection 1000 words) 20%, one major written assignment (1500 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 40%
Prescribed texts
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2670 | $2850 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.