Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies

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School: School of Education and Social Policy

Learn more about the Department

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 a department 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.  

Minor(s)

Human Development and Human Services  

Communication Abilities across the Life Span (CAL)   

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