People face different challenges when they're three than at 60. What are those challenges? How are we different as kids, adolescents or senior citizens? And how does society respond to us across our lifespans?

The program offered by the Metropolitan State University of Denver provides a number of specific concentrations designed to prepare you for careers working with people across the lifespan. Through small, dynamic classes and experiences such as internships, teaching and research assistantships you will acquire both the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a career or pursue graduate studies.

Career prospects

The Human Development degree offers a variety of career paths, working with people from their earliest to their latest years.

From becoming early childhood and elementary-age teachers to working in eldercare or pursuing graduate study, the Human Development major offers opportunities for you to customize your degree and future career by choosing the concentration that matches your interest.