Singapore University of Social Sciences

Psychosocial Development through the Life Span

Psychosocial Development through the Life Span (COU493)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Social Services

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development


Synopsis

Isn't it fascinating how our perspectives change as we age? This module is the first of our series of Foundation Studies for the Master of Counselling Programme. The course focuses on the psychosocial development in the life span from infancy to old age. Understanding the psychosocial aspect of life span development and their implications for counselling, students learn to relate better to their clients of various age groups and help them more effectively.

Level: 4
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January

Topics

  • The life span perspective of human development
  • Major theories for understanding human development
  • Major theories for understanding early childhood (first 24 months to 6 years old)
  • Salient issues and implications for counselling early childhood
  • Major theories for understanding middle childhood (first 7 years to 12 years old)
  • Salient issues and implications for counselling middle childhood
  • Major theories for understanding adolescence
  • Salient issues and implications for counselling adolescence
  • Major theories for understanding adulthood
  • Salient issues and implications for counselling adults
  • Major theories for understanding elderhood
  • Salient issues and implications for older adults

Learning Outcome

  • Discuss the life span perspective of human development and the rationale for emphasising on the psychosocial aspect of human development
  • Appraise major theories for understanding human development
  • Debate social and emotional issues related to lifespan development
  • Critique issues related to death, dying and bereavement through case studies
  • Recommend intervention methods that are developmentally appropriate for the various age groups
  • Examine the implications that psychosocial issues in lifespan development have on counselling
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