Pullman students may pursue a certificate in adolescence while obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development, another bachelor’s degree, or independent of completion of a bachelor’s degree. The certificate program provides students with the knowledge and professional skills to seek employment in a variety of settings that focus on teens/youth including, but not limited to:
- Adolescent counseling centers
- Youth programs
- The juvenile justice system
Requirements
- Work closely with an advisor in the Department of Human Development.
- Complete the courses required for the certificate, including an internship.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 for the courses required for the certificate.
- When requirements are completed for the certificate, the student is awarded with a Certificate in Adolescence. This shows that the student has completed a course of study that focuses on adolescent development and issues. (Note: This does not mean the student is state certified.)
All HD majors are required to take 42 credit hours of Human Development courses.
Required Course Work
For a full list of required courses and course descriptions, visit the WSU Course Catalog.