Human DevelopmentSubject regulations

This subject focuses on patterns of human growth and development in individuals and groups across the lifespan. Study in this field explores how and why stories about development change over time, and considers stories of development from the Aotearoa New Zealand context that coexist with traditional theories about development.

Human Development is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Human Development may also be taken as a second major or minor within other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Human Development as a single major for the BA or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points in the papers listed for the Human Development major including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete HMDEV100; and at least 30 points from HMDEV200, HMDEV201, HMDEV202 and HMDEV240.

To complete Human Development as part of a double major for the BA, BSocSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for the Human Development major including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete HMDEV100; and at least 30 points from HMDEV200, HMDEV201, HMDEV202 and HMDEV240.

To complete a minor in Human Development, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Human Development major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.

Note:

Candidates must normally gain at least 60 points at 100 level in any subject(s) before enrolling in Human Development papers above 100 level, and at least 90 points at 100 and 200 level before enrolling in Human Development papers above 200 level.

The (NET) offerings may include an on-campus component.

Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Education for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Graduate Certificate. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the GradCert(HumDev).
The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Graduate Diploma. The qualification must include one of HMDEV200, HMDEV201 or HMDEV202, and one of HMDEV300, HMDEV301, HMDEV302, HMDEV321 or HMDEV340.

Human Development papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HMDEV100Lifespan Development HMDEV100 focuses on understanding and enhancing human development through an exploration of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
PSYCH101Social Psychology, Health and Well-being This paper will introduce major issues in psychology particularly as they relate to health, wellbeing, mental illness, forensic psychology, lifespan...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HMDEV200Child Development This paper critically explores a diverse range of theories and perspectives that relate to both historical and current discourses to understanding...	15	25G (Tauranga)
HMDEV201Adolescent Development This paper focuses specifically on the lifespan developmental stage of adolescence. With reference to classic and contemporary psychological theory...	15	25A (Hamilton)
HMDEV202Adult Development and Ageing This paper draws on theories from developmental psychology, sociology, demography, philosophy and biology to examine learning and change processes...	15	25A (Hamilton)
POPST201Population Studies This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Online)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
HMDEV300Children's Development in Families This paper examines the development of children within family and community contexts. Contemporary issues will be investigated with an emphasis on...	15	25A (Online)
HMDEV301Critical Issues for Youth in the 21st Century This paper focuses on a range of contemporary issues that define the experience of young people in Aotearoa today. Using critical social...	15	No occurrences
HMDEV302Ageing in a Changing World This paper considers the issues arising for adults as they age. It will critically reflect on issues around positive ageing in a global context.	15	25B (Hamilton)
HMDEV320Disability, Diversity and Inclusion: Intersecting Identities and Experiences This paper looks at the emergence of disability as a social and political identity. Using a rights perspective, it critiques inclusion in the spaces...	15	25B (Online)
HMDEV340Perspectives on Counselling This paper examines the philosophical, psychological and sociological principles that underpin the aims and methods of the helping professions in...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
COUNS540Working with Groups This paper explores dialogic group processes with selected kinds of groups. Students will be given the opportunity to develop group membership and...	30	25B (Block)
COUNS549Counselling and Contexts This paper provides an overview of counselling practice and its contexts, including optional modules on school counselling, or addictions. It teaches...	30	25A (Block)
DINST521Critical Studies in Disability and Inclusion This paper critically explores an intersectional understanding of disability and inclusion using Critical Disability Studies and Disability Studies...	30	25A (Online)
DINST522Inclusion Policy and Practice: A Disability Rights Approach Framed by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities, this paper explores learning, living, working and playing from...	30	25B (Online)
EDUCA590Directed Study Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25I (Hamilton) & 25I (Online)
HMDEV501Development of Children and Young People: International Perspectives This paper provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of children and young people's development from birth to 18 years. It discusses...	30	25A (Online)
POPST501Population Health and Equity This paper explores population health in Aotearoa/New Zealand and internationally, emphasising the broader determinants of wellbeing and equity. It...	30	25A (Hamilton)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 9 Apr 2025 01:00am

Human DevelopmentSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCert(HumDev)

GradDip(HumDev)

Human Development papers