Bachelor of Arts in Human Development

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.

Required Courses (27 semester hours):

HD 204 Family Systems: Understanding Family Interaction
HD 310 Research Approaches to Human Development
HD 340 Development in Context
HD 350 Diversity in Contemporary Families
HD 385 Perspectives in Human Services
HD 410 Public Policy Issues Impacting Families and Individuals
HD 412 Adult Development and Learning
HD 420 Applications of Human Development Theories
Internship 3 Semester Hours Required
HD 498 or Field Placement
HD 446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs

Elective Courses (15 semester hours minimum):

HD 101 Human Development Across the Life Span
HD 300 Child Abuse and Neglect
HD 301 Families in Crisis
HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships
HD 304 Intimate Relationships Across the Life Span
HD 305 Gerontology
HD 320 Resource Management and Problem Solving
HD 334 Principles of Community Development
HD 342 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs
HD 345 Managing Behavior in Early Childhood Settings
HD 346 Middle Childhood and School Age Care
HD 360 Death and Dying
HD 403 Families in Poverty
HD 406 Work and Family
HD 408 Advanced Adolescent Development
HD 423 Fundamentals of Participatory Research
HD 430 Professional Skills for Working with Individuals and Families
HD 449 Seminar in Early Childhood Education
HD 482 Child Assessment and Evaluation
HD 485 Participation in Human Development Research
HD 487 Special Topics in Human Development
HD 499 Special Problems