SWL206 - Human Development for Social Service Providers

Subject Title
Human Development for Social Service Providers

Subject Description
The subject introduces the student to models of human development that will be instrumental in informing the knowledge base of their social service practice. Students will become aware of the myriad of factors ? physiological, cognitive, emotional, social, cultural, and subjective ? affecting human development throughout the lifespan.

Credit Status
One credit in the Social Service Worker Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe theoretical approaches in human development from a
life span perspective
2. Distinguish research approaches in human development from a
life span perspective
3. Associate physiological, cognitive, intellectual, social
and personality states to human life stages.
4. Interpret developmental psychology from a cultural
perspective
5. Identify socio-historical context in shaping life span
development
6. Apply human development theory to case study
7. Analyze underlying social structures affecting individuals
from a lifespan perspective

Cheating and Plagiarism
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.