Washington State University - Pullman
About the Program
The Department of Human Development at Washington State University is a multidisciplinary department devoted to understanding the nature of human development across the lifespan. Through our teaching, research, and outreach programs, we promote the healthy development of children, adults, and their families in the state of Washington and throughout the nation. We offer B.A. and Ph.D. degrees at the Pullman campus, as well as a B.A. in Human Development at WSU Vancouver and via distance. Members of our faculty are involved in a range of research projects on children and their families and in outreach activities through our youth and family extension programs. We run preschool programs on both the Pullman and Vancouver campuses. All undergraduate human development majors complete an internship to help prepare them for a career in the field. Our graduates are employed in a variety of educational and social services settings throughout the U.S.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Studies | 50% | |
| Child/Human Development | 50% |
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Undergraduate Program
- Human Development Across the Lifespan
- Prenatal Through Age 8
- Middle Childhood Through Adolescence
- Adulthood Through the Older Years
- Family Systems
- Communication in Human Relations
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Families Stress & Coping
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Gerontology
- Research Approaches to Human Development
- Resource Management & Problem Solving
- Principles of Community Development
- Development in Context
- Learning & Guidance in Early Childhood
- Curriculum in Early Childhood Programs
- Managing Behavior in Early Childhood Settings
- Middle Childhood & School Age Care
- Diversity in Contemporary Families
- Death & Dying
- Persepctives in Human Services
- Families in Poverty
- Work & Family
- Student Teaching for Family & Consumer Sciences
- Advanced Adolescent Development
- Public Policy Issues Impacting Families & Individuals
- Adult Development & Learning
- Application of Human Development Theories
- Professional Skills for Working with Individuals & Families
- Practicum in Early Childhood Programs
- Seminar in Early Childhood Education
- Administration of Early Childhood Programs
- Planning and Evaluation in Human Development
- Instructional Strategies in Human Development
- Child Assessment & Evaluation
- Participation in Human Development Research
- Special Topics
- Instructional Practicum
- Professional Preparation
- Field Placement
- Special Problems
- Study Abroad
Students choosing the General Human Development option may opt to specialize in one of the following areas: Adolescence, Early Childhood and Care, Family Studies, and Gerontology. The Family and Consumer Sciences option is a teacher certification program involving additional courses in Teaching and Learning and related disciplines. The Human Development B.A. degree can be earned at WSU-Pullman, WSU-Vancouver, and through the Distance Degree Program.
Graduate Program
- Theory & Substance in Human Development
- Research Methods I & II
- Seminar
- Adolescence
- Program Development in Child & Family Studies
- Effective Intervention Programs
- Seminar on Family Relationships
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Seminar in Child Development
- Special Topics
- Instructional Practicum
- Special Projects
- Thesis Research
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The Prevention Science Graduate Program at Washington State University provides training opportunities at the doctoral level for students interested in developing expertise in the study of individuals and families and in the development and evaluation of prevention programs. The Ph.D in Prevention Science is an interdisciplinary program. Participating faculty are from: Human Development, Communication, Education, Health and Wellness, Kinesiology, and Nursing. This program is available to students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a prevention science-related discipline or have significant prevention science experience.
The program emphasizes training in both the generation of research-based knowledge and its translation into effective programs and policies that positively impact the well-being of children, youth, adults, families, and their communities. The field of prevention science is interdisciplinary, and integrates theories and methodology from the disciplines of human development, behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology), economics, communication, health sciences, evaluation, epidemiology, and public policy and administration. Prevention science involves:
Examples of prevention programs include drug and alcohol prevention programs; broad-based youth development programs; obesity prevention programs; and early child care and learning quality improvement programs.