Human Development Concentration

The Human Development concentration provides students with a broad foundation covering a range of issues. Courses focus on psychological, sociological, and emotional development across the lifespan of humans. It also complements professional training and enhances personal development and interpersonal effectiveness. This concentration provides knowledge and skills that can be applied to real world settings such as families, schools, and work places.

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Human Concentration Students Will:

• Choose 3-4 courses - 12 units required.
• Check for pre-requisites before enrolling.

*Students are encouraged to align their concentration to a minor in Child Development.

Required Courses:

Applications to Education and Advocacy (3-4 units):

Course	Term Offered	Units	Notes
CD 3350 - Developmental Science in Education	TBD	4
CD 3351 - Learning in Out-of School Time	TBD	4
CD/PSY 3356 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health	F, SP	4
CD/PSY 4460 - Child Abuse and Neglect	F, SP	4
PSY 3318 - Psychology of Aging	TBD	3	Fulfills UD GE 4
PSY 3320 - Health Psychology	TBD	4
PSY 3325 - Introduction to Positive Psychology	TBD	4
PSY 3350 - Teamwork	TBD	4
PSY 3357 - Cognition	TBD	4

Child Development and Growth (4 units):

Course	Term Typically Offered	Units	Notes
CD 3304 - Infant and Toddler Development	TBD	4
CD 3305 - Early and Middle Childhood Development	TBD	4
CD/PSY 3306 - Adolescence	F, SP	4
PSY/WGQS 3324 - Psychology of Gender	TBD	4

Social Context and Relationships (3-4 units):

Course	Term Typically Offered	Units	Notes
CD 2254 - Child, Family, and Community	F, SP	3
CD/PSY 4417 - Interpersonal Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence	TBD	4
LS 3350 - Identity and Equity in American Schools	TBD	3	Fulfills US GE 4
PSY 2205 - Personality	TBD	3
PSY 2240 - Biopsychology	F, SP	3	Fulfills GE 5B

Child Development (2 units):

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