Human Development and Human Services, B.A.

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This bachelor degree program requires a minimum of 124 credits.

The Human Development and Human Services major will introduce you to the theories and concepts to prepare you to work in non-profit work, after-school programs, and community based organizations, as guidance counselors or other non-public school teaching roles.

The Human Development and Human Services major accommodates students with interests in a variety of human services. The Human Development and Human Services major is a perfect choice for students wishing to gain an understanding of development across the lifespan and those interested in applied settings.

Human Development and Human Services majors, like all other Merrimack College students, take additional courses that fulfill liberal studies core requirements, as well as complete a field experience during their junior or senior year.

Major Requirements

Foundational

All Human Development and Human Services majors must take the following seven courses.

BIO 1106 - Human Biology Credits: 4
EDU 2130 - Diversity, Social Justice, & Ethics Credits: 4
EDU 3210 - Psychology of Learning and Assessment Credits: 4
EDU 4220 - Differentiation & Instruction Credits: 2
EDU 4221 - Positive Learning Environments and Behavior Interventions Credits: 2
HDE 1000 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: 4
HDE 2000 - Research Methods & Applied Statistics in Human Development Credits: 4

Developmental Progressions & Processes

Students choose three of the following courses.

EDU 2210 - Child and Adolescent Development Credits: 4
EDU 2230 - Applied Adolescent Psychology Credits: 4
EDU 2240 - Adult Development Credits: 4
EDU 3200 - Language Acquisition and Social Processes Credits: 4
EDU 4500 - Curriculum Design Across All Content Areas for Children with Moderate Disabilities Credits: 4
HDE 1050 - Applied Infancy Development Credits: 4
PSY 3340 - Developmental Psychopathology Credits: 4
PSY 3380 - Psychology of Aging Credits: 4
SOC 3850 - Sociology of Aging Credits: 4

Electives

Students tailor their academic experience by selecting two electives from the following.

CRM 2000 - Youth, Deviance, and Crime Credits: 4
EDU 3620 - Cultural Diversity in the Schools Credits: 4
EDU 4480 - Critical Education: Theory, Literacy, and Pedagogy Credits: 4
HDE 4260 - Introduction to Counseling Across Professions Credits:
PSY 3250 - Cultural Psychology Credits: 4
SOC 3330 - Race and Ethnic Minorities Credits:
SOC 3450 - Sociology of the Family Credits: 4
WGS 1010 - Gender and Society Credits: 4
WGS 2010 - Intro to Ethnic Studies Credits: 4

Capstone

Students can focus on research or choose field experience to build their academic foundation.

Senior Thesis - Directed Research Credits: 4
HDE 4850 - Human Development Capstone: Field Experience Credits: 4
HDE 4851 - Human Development Capstone: Field Experience Credits: 8

Note

* Some courses outside of the School of Education & Social Policy may have pre-requisites. Consult with your advisor before planning to enroll in these courses.