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DEVMS26HKI Development Across the Life Span (5cr)

Code: DEV0005B25S-3002

General information


Enrollment
07.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
24.08.2026 - 11.10.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
Sosiaali- ja kirkonala
Campus
Helsinki
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
Margarita Sakilayan-Latvala
Aino-Elina Kilpeläinen
Groups
HKI-S26dss
HKI-S26dss
Course
DEV0005B25S

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization DEVMS26HKI Development Across the Life Span DEV0005B25S-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students will be able to:
• understand the theories and concepts of human development
• recognize how biological, psychological and social factors affect human development across the life span
• identify the factors affecting identity development
• apply the lifespan approach in understanding own professional identity

Content

• Life span approach in understanding human development
• Biological, psychological and social factors in life span development
• Factors affecting identity development

Location and time

Class schedule will be published in Diakle and Tuudo / MyDiak

Materials

Sudberry, J. & Whitaker, A. (2019). Human Growth and Development: An Introduction for Social Workers. Routledge.

Teaching methods

CONTENTS:

- Life span approach in understanding human development 
- Biological, psychological and social factors in life span development 
- Factors affecting identity development 

LEARNING METHODS:

- Lectures
- Written learning assignment based on the required reading materials
- Individual exam
- Participation in the evaluation workshop

Completion alternatives

Exam during the General Exam day.

Student workload

Participation in the orientation is compulsory. Attendance to the scheduled lectures are not required, however, it will help the student prepare for the evaluation day. Participation in the evaluation workshop day is compulsory.

Further information

Possibility to get RPL/AHOT if equivalent studies and study credits are carried out in a University or University of Applied Sciences.

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