Course description

This course will identify and compare the principles of development from conception to early childhood and apply a variety of observation, assessment and screening techniques. The Apprentice will identify the principles of human growth and development and explain how genetic, cultural and environmental factors impact development. They will compare theories of child development, and examine the continuum of development. In addition, the apprentice will demonstrate skills for observation, documentation, assessment, and screening.

Course details

Hours: 42
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

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Dates
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Starts: Jan. 8, 2025
Ends: Apr. 9, 2025
Day/Time: Wed. 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Campus: Online
Cost: $84.44

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery