Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts Human Development
The BA in Human Development with a certificate in Early Childhood Education prepares students to be teachers in early childhood classrooms (Head Start, ECEAP, child care). This degree program can be completed face to face in Pullman and Vancouver or online.
Specialization Options: non-teacher certification; certificate in Early Childhood Education
ENGL 101 College Composition
HD 101 Human Development Across the Lifespan
HD 200 Introduction to the Field of Human Development
HIST 105 The Roots of Contemporary Issues
HD 220 Human Development Theories
HD 204 Family Interactions
HD 306 Child Development
HD 307 Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development OR
HD 308 Adult Development
HD 300 Child Maltreatment OR
HD 301 Family Stress and Coping OR
HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships OR
HD 360 Death and Dying
HD 310 Research Methods
HD 350 Family Diversity
HD 410 Public Policy Issues in Human Development
HD 320 Resource Management OR
HD 341 Guidance in Early Childhood Programs OR
HD 480 Instructional Strategies in Human Development
HD 497 Professional Preparation Seminar
HD 403 (Capstone) Families in Poverty
HD 498 Field Placement
HD 405 Gerontology OR
HD 479 Planning and Evaluation in Human Development
Early Childhood Education Specialization Certificate Requirements
HD 220 Human Development Theories
HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships
HD 306 Child Development
HD 341 Guidance in Early Childhood Programs
HD 342 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs
HD 482 Child Assessment & Evaluation
HD 446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs
Elective Courses (HD) that Support the Early Childhood Certificate
HD 300 Child Maltreatment
HD 301 Family Stress & Coping
Non-HD Elective Courses that Support the Early Childhood Certificate
Spec Ed 409 Early Childhood Special Education
To certify as a Human Development major, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.35 and 24 semester credits.
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