HSO715 - Childhood Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology

Year:

2026 unit information

Enrolment modes: Trimester 1: Online
Credit point(s): 1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Cohort rule: This unit is only available to students enrolled in H505, H605, H705, H706
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite: Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Scheduled learning activities - online:

Online independent and collaborative learning activities including 6 scheduled online seminars

Content

This unit provides foundational knowledge of childhood development, trauma, and the neurosequential development of the brain, highlighting their relevance to psychopathology, mental health, and wellbeing across the lifespan. Students develop the ability to translate scientific and theoretical concepts into plain language, supporting effective communication in professional practice. 

Unit fee information

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