Welcome to Human Development! We are a multidisciplinary program which provides students with an understanding of individual development across the life span and within the context of diverse families and communities. Students who graduate with an HD degree work in a variety of education and social service settings with people of all ages. We require an internship which allows students to gain experience in their future occupation while also acquiring course credit. We also have an active student club which is very involved in the community doing a wide variety of volunteer projects which are chosen by club members, as well as an active honorary society. Finally, we have several scholarships unique to our program that you can apply for through the university.

HD faculty are involved in teaching, research, service and outreach across the lifespan as well. Many of our faculty have won teaching awards and service awards, and all of them are highly regarded community leaders and speakers. Students frequently comment that HD classes are full of engaging dialogue, interesting small group activities, and informative and stimulating guest speakers.

If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in being a part of an invigorating and active department and want more information on how to work with diverse populations, Human Development might be the place for you.

Suzanne Smith, Ph.D.
Director, Department of Human Development