人类发展

The 人类发展 major focuses on how people learn and develop over the course of their lives in the context of family, community, and culture. This discipline studies the physical, social, and cognitive areas of development from birth through old age. For example, researchers look at how children are affected when their parents are incarcerated or how close friendships change as we grow older. The field mixes principles of psychology, sociology, and health to study and improve people's daily life experiences. Graduates are prepared to work directly with children, adults, and families in health professions, agencies, 教育环境.

Career Options

• Early childhood or elementary school teacher 
• Special education educator 
• Case manager 
• 咨询师或治疗师 
• 物理治疗师 
• 职业治疗师 
• Social worker 
• 社区组织者 
• Gerontologist 
• 学校辅导员 
• 非营利组织管理员
• 项目协调人 
• Human resource professional

有趣的事实: Our program is ranked 2nd among 人类发展 programs in the U.S.!