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Overview: 

This course gives and overview of the developmental theories, processes and sociology context within the child and the adolescent development. Students will consider and discuss key theories and issues within child and adolescent development. The course has been designed to equip students with the knowledge of  child and adolescent development as well as the social contexts within which development occurs. With this knowledge, students of education will become more effective teachers and facilitators because of the  strong understanding of how developmental processes and social contexts influences the teaching and learning process.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the SEGiUniDigital Platform. 

Discipline: 
Education
Entry Requirements: 
Entry Requirements - No 
Age Experience - 19 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes 
Numeracy Proficiency - No 
Pre-requisites - No
Contents: 
  1. Sociology and Child Development
  2. Child Development: Physical
  3. Child Development: Cognitive
  4. Child Development: Language
  5. Child Development: Socio-Emotional
  6. Adolesccent Development: Physical  
  7. Adolesccent Development: Cognitive
  8. Adolesccent Development: Socio-Emotional
  9. Sociology of Children & Adolescence: Families
  10. Sociology of Children &  Adolescence: Peers
  11. Sociology of Children & Adolescence: Schools and Achievement
  12. Sociology of Children & Adolescence: Culture
Assessments: 

Coursework 1 - 30%
Coursework 2 - 30%
Take-home Assignment - 40%

Credit Transfer: 
Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Sociology and Development of Children and Adolescents (BEd), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Education (Honours)
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Education (Honours) programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Master of Education by Research
  2. Master of Education by Coursework
Career Opportunities: 

School leavers who want to get a head start before joining an academic programme or a working adults who want to upskill or learn a specific skill; work with rapidly changing technology; and/or acquire specialised skills sought after by employers.