Washington State University Vancouver

Department of Human Development

About the Program

Last Updated:

September 06, 2012

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. degrees and a Ph.D. degree in Prevention Science 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

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Address & Contact Information

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14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue

Vancouver, WA 98686-9600

United States

45° 43' 52.0104" N, 122° 37' 50.8728" W

http://hd.vancouver.wsu.edu/

Undergraduate Program

Program Options:

Human Development (Major)
Human Development (Minor)
Gerontology (Minor)
Certificate in Gerentology
Certificate in Human Services Case Management and Administration

Courses Offered:

Family Systems: Understanding Family Interaction
Research Approaches to Human Development
Development in Context
Diversity in Contemporary Families
Perspectives in Human Services
Public Policy Issues Impacting Families and Individuals
Adult Development and Learning
Applications of Human Development Theories
Internship
Field Placement
Practicum in Early Childhood Programs
Human Development Across the Life Span
Communication in Human Relations
Child Abuse and Neglect
Families in Crisis
Parent-Child Relationships
Gerontology
Resource Management and Problem Solving
Principles of Community Development
Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs
Death and Dying
Families in Poverty
Work and Family
Advanced Adolescent Development
Professional Skills for Working with Individuals and Families
Seminar in Early Childhood Education
Child Assessment and Evaluation
Participation in Human Development Research
Special Topics in Human Development
Special Problems

Comments:

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Development degree program focuses on understanding the complexity of physical, social, cognitive, and affective individual development with emphasis on development within the family context. Students pursuing this degree prepare to work with children, adolescents, parents, or older adults across a wide array of career possibilities, including employment in both public agencies and private businesses. Refer to the Course Summary for a complete list of classes and links to the syllabus and instructor for each.