This course provides students with a general introduction to and overview of the field of developmental psychology with a focus on developmental research and theories that have particular relevance for those working in a helping role in community and addictions settings. The course follows the life span development of the individual, emphasizing the theoretical and experimental approaches to the study of cognitive, personality, social, perceptual, and physical components of development from conception to death.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- • Foundations of lifespan study
• Prenatal development
• Infancy
• Early childhood
• Middle-late childhood
• Adolescence - Physical & cognitive development
• Adolescence - Socio-emotional development
• Early adulthood
• Middle adulthood
• Late adulthood
• Death, dying, grief and bereavement
• Impacts of addiction in the various stages of human development
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21758 |
May 19, 2026 to August 4, 2026 |
Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.