Human Development

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.7 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 5.7 k / Year(s)  
301–350 place StudyQA ranking:1749 Duration:

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Description

WSU's online human development program is the study of individuals and families, and how they are linked to their communities and other social groups.

You will learn to work with people of all ages as they develop skills and handle life challenges.

Our graduates are employed in a variety of careers, including positions with such programs as Head Start, child-care centers and preschools, the YMCA and senior centers.

Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in human development may also earn a certificate in either . The early childhood development and care certificate is available for Washington state residents only.

Accreditation

Washington State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information, see accreditation.wsu.edu/NWCCU-statement.html.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline Summer intake: Aprill 11; Fall intake July 25; Tuition fee
  • USD 5695 Year (National)
  • USD 5695 Year (International)
Start date May,August 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Certification Requirements:
To be eligible to certify as a human development major, students must complete two lower-level foundation courses, or their transfer equivalents. Students may take these courses or their equivalent at a local community college or four-year institution prior to admission to WSU Online, or they may be taken online during the first semester of enrollment at WSU:

  • HD 201 - Human Development: Prenatal through Age 8
  • OR
  • HD 340 - Development in Context
  • HD 204 - Family Systems: Understanding Family Interaction

Required Courses:

  • HD 202 - Middle Childhood through Adolescence
  • OR
  • HD 408 - Advanced Adolescent Development
  • HD 203 - Adulthood through the Older Years
  • OR
  • HD 305 - Gerontology
  • HD 310 [M] - Research Approaches to Human Development
  • HD 410 [M] - Public Policy Issues Impacting Families and Individuals
  • HD 420 - Application of Human Development Theories
  • HD 497 - Professional Preparation for Internship *
  • HD 498 - Field Placement/Professional Development Internship

Human Development Electives:
(15 semester credits; select 5 courses)

  • HD 300 - Child Abuse and Neglect
  • HD 301 - Family Stress and Coping
  • HD 302 - Parent-Child Relationships
  • HD 305 - Gerontology
  • HD 341 - Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood *
  • HD 342 - Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs *
  • HD 350 [S,D] - Diversity in Contemporary Families
  • HD 360 - Death and Dying
  • HD 403 [T] - Families in Poverty
  • HD 406 - Work and Family
  • HD 408 - Advanced Adolescent Development
  • HD 464 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs *
  • HD 482 [M] - Child Assessment and Evaluation *

Requirements

  • To be eligible for admission to Washington State University, an applicant must be a high school graduate or its equivalent, or have completed a more advanced transferable credential from a regionally accredited college or university (e.g., a transferable Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree).
  • The total number of new students admitted for any one semester will be based on the number of students for whom facilities can be made available.
  • Appeal of admission decisions may be made only to the Admissions Subcommittee of the Academic Affairs Committee or its designee.
  • Anyone seeking admittance to the Graduate School must follow procedures in the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual available in the Graduate School.
  • The university reserves a limited number of spaces in the incoming class for the admission of students with exceptional talent. Refer to the admission of students with extraordinary talents component of the Admissions policies section of the university catalog.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Alumni Study Travel Fund

    Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

  • Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

    The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Washington State University.

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