Human Development Minor ~ Overview

The interdisciplinary Human Development Minor focuses on developmental change and processes in infants, children, adolescents, and adults. You study psychological growth, cognitive development and complexity, emotional factors, and physical changes.

Through this minor, you gain subject matter expertise in developmental processes ranging from infancy through adulthood. In addition, you obtain practice in how to apply theoretical information to a dynamic field.

Integration with Majors

The Human Development minor meets the area of emphasis requirement for Liberal Studies majors. It also supports individuals interested in classroom teaching, preschool teaching, human services, social work, gerontology, geriatrics, probation, and other related careers. In addition, the Human Development minor provides evidence of expertise for majors such as Social and Behavioral Sciences, Collaborative Health and Human Services, and Visual and Public Art.

Sponsored By

College of Professional Studies > School of Education > Liberal Studies Department

Online Components

Parts of this minor may be completed online.

Associated Major

Liberal Studies, B.A.

Associated Course Codes

HDEV

 

Revised 7/14/05