WSU's online human development program focuses on individuals and families, and how they are linked to their communities. Students learn to work with children, teens, parents, and older family members as they encounter developmental tasks and life changes.
Potential careers include positions with local and state programs, such as Head Start, the YMCA and senior centers.
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in human development may also earn a certificate in either early childhood development and care or gerontology. The early childhood development and care certificate is available for Washington state residents only.
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Program of Study
All courses are available online
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In addition to the WSU General Education Requirements (GERS) (Can be satisfied with a direct transfer degree; for a list of direct-transfer agreements, visit WSU's Transfer Information Web page), human development students must complete the program requirements of the degree.
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 five courses)
Graduation Requirement:
Please review the online WSU catalog for additional information about specific degree requirements (WSU Catalog).