Language of this entry |
English (USA) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Developmental Psychology |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
GSU 3320 |
Description |
This course is a study of the psychology of human development. It is designed to provide a foundational understanding of human personality, describe the processes of human growth and development, and give an in-depth treatment of the characteristics and needs in major life stages. The course is taught from a biblical worldview perspective, therefore a biblical understanding of human nature is established at the outset of the course. |
Keywords |
Jesus
Bible
Ministry
Theology
Human Development
Psychology |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
International (e.g. distance learning) / All international |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable; Caring for People and the World / Healthcare |
Residential/Non Residential |
Non Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Part-time |
Level |
Degree |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
$250 per credit hour |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
No |
Actual Length |
8-16 weeks |
Average hours of study per week |
3 |
Methods of instruction |
Personal Study,
Discussion boards
Reading |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
90 |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
0 |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
10 |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
30 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
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Other Prerequisites |
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Qualifications gained |
College Credit |
Qualifications this programme is part of |
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies |
Programme Accredited by |
ABHE (N. America) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association, Association for Biblical Higher Education |