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This course provides an opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of child development research and theory and its application to children in a range of applied settings. Students will gain knowledge and skills in the conduct of development and family assessments, and undertake a supervised child development study.
The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of child development research and theory. Emphasis will be given to the application of contemporary research to children in a range of settings, including the educational, health, forensic and other contexts. Students will also have an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the conduct of developmental and family assessments and will undertake a supervised, comprehensive child development study. This course is designed for individuals who are working with (or intend to work with) children and families in health, education or other applied settings or who wish to pursue a research career in the areas of child health, developmental or educational psychology.
Subject to approval of the Head of School.
For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership Head of Department
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Domestic fee $984.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
Where a course has been transferred across from CCE to UC and the student is enrolled in 2006 and is continuing in the same programme, the fee for advancing CCE students will be either – the previous CCE 2006 fee + 10% OR – the 2007 fee (above) whichever is the lower.
For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership .