Human Development

73198

This online course will give you an understanding of human development from conception to death. It also looks at the role relationships, learning, identity and biological processes play throughout life, with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand.

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    20
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    Cost
    2024
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
    2025
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

In this course you will be encouraged to apply the theories, research and concepts learnt in the course to real life situations. You will also examine the meaning behind theory and research to reach an understanding of how these can be applied to human development and in their practice.

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

 What you will learn

When you complete this online course will be able to:

  • identify major theories and models of human development, including indigenous models
  • apply major theories and models of development across a lifespan
  • discuss the relationship between culture and human development
  • identify a range of research methodologies and the appropriate context for their use.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate of Proficiency
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    2024
    $793 NZ Domestic
    $2,464 NZ International
    2025
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying