Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies

School: Winston School of Education and Social Policy

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Meet the faculty

Mission

We work to educate and prepare students to identify human talents, to activate community resources, and to address systemic inequities so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

Vision

Resilient People, Inclusive Communities

People of all ages develop the skills and capacities for living balanced, productive, and meaningful lives.
Communities activate resources to address their needs and interests through collaborative planning processes.
Resources, including power and decision-making, are equitably and responsibly distributed and shared.

Overview

The Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies includes the following programs:

Bachelor’s in Human Development and Human Services
3+2 programs in School Counseling and Social Work

We are an interdisciplinary department comprised of scholar-practitioners who are committed to activism and social change.

Undergraduate degree programs offered by the Department:

Major(s)

Human Development and Human Services, B.A.

Human Development and Human Services, with Education as a Co-Major, B.A.