Program Model and Student Body Profile
Model
In APU's accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Human Development (HDEV) Program, students may complete their degree in 19 months. The 48-unit curriculum is concentrated into four-hour class sessions once a week offered in a format that coordinates students' class and work schedules and enables students to begin the program as it suits their schedules. For students' convenience, all texts and materials are delivered directly to their classroom.
Courses are taught sequentially, and the rich diversity of experiences which students bring to the class result in lively discussions involving shared experiences. Because students stay with the same group throughout the course of the program, they develop a strong rapport with other group members, who act as a support system through the completion of the degree. Many students find the networking opportunities which arise through participating in the program to be invaluable.
Student Body Profile
- Prospective elementary school teachers or special education teachers
- Paraprofessionals, such as teacher aides, drawing upon their rich experiences
- Adults, 22 years and older, with at least two years of college (60 semester units or more)
- Experienced adult learners with two years of relevant work experience
