The major in Human Development consists of course offerings in
- developmental psychology
- personality theories
- educational psychology
- related fields
It provides a basic foundation for careers in social service and community settings or for further graduate study in many fields of psychology, including counseling, developmental, or educational psychology, or in other professional areas, including business or social work.
This major will prepare students for entry-level employment as support personnel in offices of senior professional psychologists and counselors, and in settings such as child/adult residential or day care facilities, and alternative educational, community, or business settings.
(The Human Development major does not provide for state licensure as a classroom teacher.)
The Human Development Major has six core courses and three foci or concentrations
- human services
- organization studies-human resources
- community advocacy and social policy
Each focus has an additional required course or courses and several electives from which to choose.
Students who are pursuing Human Development as their primary major within the Lynch School, regardless of class year, are required to carry one of the following:
- minor of six courses in a single subject in A&S
- major or an interdisciplinary minor (e.g., Black Studies, Women's Studies) in A&S
- second major or interdisciplinary major in the Lynch School
The minor in Special Education is an excellent option for Human Development majors interested in special needs settings.
The minor in Organization Studies-Human Resources Management offered with the Carroll School of Management is an important resource for students planning to work in business or industry.
Students who have a second major automatically fulfill the minor requirement. Core courses may be applied toward a second major in A&S.
Field practicum courses that include 10 hours a week of volunteer work in community, business, or human service agencies or programs, and a weekly seminar are strongly recommended.
Program requirements in detail (PDF file).