Human Development Specialization
The Human Development Specialization prepares highly motivated students for careers that support and strengthen healthy growth and learning across the lifespan. Future careers include a wide range across health, education, nonprofit, and business sectors, including: genetic counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, communication disorders, aging, gerontology, assisted living, hospice, early childhood, maternal infant and toddler supports, school psychology, educational psychology, higher education student affairs, disabilities and neurodivergent support, advocacy and nonprofit work, and human resources. The Human Development Specialization is open to all students and may be combined with any of the psychology programs.
Requirements
28-32 credits
All courses for this specialization must be completed with a grade of C or better. Some courses will require the completion of prerequisite coursework.
Foundational Coursework (8 credits)
Complete two of the following foundational courses related to human development (8 credits):
Across the Lifespan
Complete the following courses (8 credits) providing an empirically informed overview of human development across the lifespan:
| EDUC-1000 | Introduction to Teaching | 4 credits |
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| PSYC-1120 | Critical Thinking in Psych Science | 4 credits |
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| PSYC-2010 | Developmental Psychology | 4 credits |
Childhood and Adolescent Development (6-8 credits)
Complete two of the following courses (6-8 credits) related to childhood and adolescent physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development:
Social-Cultural Context (6-8 credits)
Complete two of the following courses (6-8 credits) on the social-cultural context of human development:
If selecting an internship for partial fulfillment of this requirement, then at least two credits of internship must be completed. Students should consult with their major advisor and the pre-professional advisor to plan an internship with a site focused on human development.