The department offers a B.A. in Human Development and supervises the Human/Child Development concentrations in the Liberal Studies Program. The B.A. allows students to choose from a wide variety of Foundation Area courses. Careful selection of Foundation courses allows students to make significant progress in a minor or certificate while completing the major. In addition to academic training, students are taught to apply their knowledge through a semester Practicum.

The faculty of Human Development are active researchers, who regularly include interested students in their research programs. Students who are considering graduate school have the opportunity to work as research assistants on a variety of projects and can help present the findings of those projects at professional conferences. Research experience of this type enhances the likelihood that students will be accepted into a graduate program.

Career Possibilities:

  • Elementary or Secondary School Teacher
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Health Educator
  • School Administration
  • Social Worker
  • Program Evaluator
  • Human Resources
  • Consumer Research
  • Educational Counseling
  • Youth Program Specialist
  • Recreation Specialist
  • Community Organization Worker
  • Training and Development Specialist