Welcome
Human Development is a multidisciplinary department devoted to understanding the nature of human development across the lifespan. Through our teaching, research, and outreach programs, we promote the healthy development of children, adults, and their families in the state of Washington and throughout the nation.
Human Development Program
Human development is the study of how children, youth, adults, and families develop, change, and face challenges throughout the life span (childhood, adolescence, adulthood). A degree in human development prepares for a successful career in a variety of human services and/or educational settings.
WSU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees at the Pullman campus, as well as an undergraduate degree at WSU Vancouver, and online.
For more information, visit our Overview Page.
Program Strengths
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Mission | Acquire a focus on physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development with an emphasis on development within the family.
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Majors | Gain a broad perspective on individual and family development through faculty from a range of disciplines and professional areas.
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Internships | Complete an internship that provides valuable experiences for securing employment in their field of interest.
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Child Development Program | Experience working with young children in WSU's newly renovated Children's Center..
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Certification | You can become state certified as a family and consumer sciences teacher in junior or senior high school.
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Careers | Develop skills for working in a variety of human service and educational settings.
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Career Video | Human Development graduate explains the Early Childhood program (available through WSU Pullman and WSU Online):
Online Human Development Program
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Application information | WSU Students can earn a human development degree or certificate completely online.
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Earn ECDC certificate online | Online students can earn a certificate in Early Childhood Development and Care as part of the WSU Human Development Bachelor of Arts program. The ECDC certificate prepares students for careers in institutions and settings that focus on young children.
Announcements
The Research Base for Prevention Science
Dr. Rico Catalano discusses the research base of prevention science at the WSU Prevention Science Doctoral Program Kick-Off.
New Ph.D. Program approved!
Learn about our new doctoral program in Prevention Science.
HD students and faculty climb Mt. Hood!
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Archived ('06-present)
Offered @ WSU:
Bachelor of Arts in Human Dev
Doctoral Degree in Prevention Science
Available @:
Pullman, Vancouver (B.A.), DDP (B.A.)
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