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Human Development
 | Department Information |
| | Program Description |
| | Career Opportunities |
| | Features |
| | Major Requirements (B.A.) |
| | Online Degree Programs |
| | Other Degree Requirements |
| | Minor Requirements |
| | Undergraduate Courses |
| Department Information |
Department of Human Development
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Office: Meiklejohn Hall 3069
Phone: (510) 885-3076
Website: http://class.csueastbay.edu/humandev
| Professor Patricia Guthrie (Chair), Ph.D. University of Rochester Associate Professors Rainer Bauer, Ph.D. Stanford University Lynn Comerford, Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany Jiansheng Guo, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Assistant Professors Godwin S. Ashiabi, Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville Steve Borish, Ph.D. Stanford University Christina Chin-Newman, Ph.D. University of California, Santa Cruz Keri K. O'Neal, Ph.D. Texas Tech University D. Xeno Rasmusson, Ph.D. University of Georgia Lecturers Afshin M. Gharib, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Richard A. Sprott, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley | |||||
Please consult the 2009-2010 online catalog for any changes that may occur.
| Program Description |
Human Development, an interdisciplinary program that integrates theory and methodology from disciplines such as anthropology, biology, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, explores the processes and mechanisms underlying developmental change and stability across the lifespan, and the socio-cultural and historical contexts in which development takes place.
The program's curriculum aims to develop in students a basic understanding of major research findings and core concepts in human development, the ability to analyze and evaluate theoretical and practical issues in the field, and the skills to apply learning to diverse communities outside the university. The program strives to create an optimal learning community that values and fosters collaborative learning and dialogue between and among students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.A. in Human Development from Cal State East Bay will: 1) demonstrate core knowledge in biological, behavioral/mental, and contextual aspects of human development; 2) demonstrate critical thinking ability to identify similarities, differences, and connections among human development perspectives; 3) show ability to reflect critically about new and diverse human development situations outside the university context and apply problem-solving skills to these situations; 4) show ability to access knowledge, design and carry out individual and group research projects, and present them clearly, logically and persuasively; and 5) show ability to understand themselves reflectively and others empathetically and apply these skills to both academic and nonacademic contexts.
| Career Opportunities |
The interdisciplinary approach of the Human Development program provides students with excellent preparation for graduate study in a wide range of disciplines, including anthropology, education, teacher education, social work, sociology, medicine, public administration, law, criminal justice, psychology, and counseling. It also prepares them to work with people of all age groups from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds and sexual orientations. Students majoring in Human Development find a variety of career options in areas such as teaching, educational leadership, social work, health care, counseling, law and law enforcement, and human resource and organizational work in community or corporate settings.
| Features |
Human Development faculty members come from a wide range of academic disciplines, including anthropology, biology, human development, linguistics, neuropsychology, psychology, and sociology.
Students select one of five Options: Early Childhood Development, Childhood Development, Adolescent Development, Adult Development and Gerontology, or Women's Development.
Minors in Human Development and Women's Studies (please see Women's Studies section of the Catalog) are also offered.
Students have the opportunity to pursue internships that integrate academic learning and field experience, and promote the development of professional activities. Internships are graded Credit/No Credit only and may be repeated for credit.
As part of its commitment to educational access, the program incorporates a broad range of educational formats, including online classes, hybrid classes that combine an online component with face-to-face interaction, and face-to-face lecture/discussion and seminar classes.
The major is offered at both the Hayward and Concord campuses.
The program also offers its major through P.A.C.E. (Program for Accelerated College Education). Please contact the P.A.C.E. office for further information.
| Major Requirements (B.A.) |
The major consists of 80 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units.
| I. | Lower Division (12 units) | ||||
| Select three 4-unit courses from the following categories, with no more than one course from each category. | |||||
| A. | Anthropology (cultural or social) | ||||
| B. | Psychology | ||||
| C. | Sociology | ||||
| D. | Human biology or physical anthropology | ||||
| E. | Human or child development | ||||
| F. | Ethnic or area studies | ||||
| G. | Additional categories (e.g., statistics, gerontology, developmental disabilities) may be approved by the department. | ||||
| II. | Upper Division (68 units) | ||||
| A. | Junior Foundation Courses (24 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) HDEV 3101 Lifespan Physical and Cognitive Development (4) HDEV 3102 Lifespan Social and Emotional Development (4) HDEV 3103 Social and Cultural Dynamics of Human Development (4) HDEV 3201 Theories of Human Development (4) HDEV 3202 Research Methods in Human Development (4) HDEV 3203 Applying Theory and Methods of Human Development (4) | |||||
| B. | Lifespan Survey Courses (16 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) HDEV 3301 Child Development (4) HDEV 3302 Foundational Aspects of Adolescent Development (4) HDEV 3303 Adult Development and Aging (4) HDEV 3304 Girls and Women Across the Lifespan (4) | |||||
| C. | Senior Option Courses (20 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) Choose ONE of the following five Options: | |||||
| 1. | Early Childhood Development Option (20 units) | ||||
| The Early Childhood Development option covers the years from birth to age 5. It consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on infancy to preschool years from biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. Required Courses (16 units) HDEV 4010 Early Childhood Cognitive Development (4) HDEV 4030 Early Childhood Social Development (4) HDEV 4140 Theories of Childhood (4) HDEV 4150 Children in Families and Communities (4) Elective Courses (4 units) Select 4 units from the following: HDEV 4120 Child Language Development (4) TED 4070 Early Childhood Education: Language and Literacy Development (4) | |||||
| 2. | Childhood Development Option (20 units) | ||||
| The Childhood Development option covers the years from birth to 12. It consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on infancy to early adolescence from biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives. | |||||
| Required Courses (8 units) | |||||
| HDEV 4140 Theories of Childhood (4) HDEV 4150 Children in Families and Communities (4) Elective Courses (12 units) Select 12 units from the following: HDEV 4110 Child Cognitive Development (4) HDEV 4120 Child Language Development (4) HDEV 4130 The Social Development of Children (4) WOST 3520 Mothers, Daughters, & Sons (4) | |||||
| 3. | Adolescent Development Option (20 units) | ||||
| The Adolescent Development option covers the teenage years. It consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on issues arising during the pre-pubescent to pre-adult years, such as sex role development, career choice, school achievement, pregnancy, substance use, and delinquency. Select 20 units from the following, with at least 16 units of courses with the HDEV prefix: HDEV 3800 Human Development and Interaction (4) HDEV 4150 Children in Families and Communities (4) HDEV 4220 Contemporary Research Topics in Adolescent Development (4) HDEV 4230 Prevention and Intervention in Adolescent Development (4) HDEV 4430 Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan HDEV 4440 Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) WOST 3520 Mothers, Daughters, & Sons (4) WOST 3530 Women and Their Bodies (4) | |||||
| 4. | Adult Development and Gerontology Option (20 units) | ||||
| The Adult Development and Gerontology option consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on early, middle, and late adulthood. By choosing from the elective courses, students may decide to focus on adulthood, or aging, or both. Select 20 units from the following, with at least 16 units of courses with the HDEV prefix: HDEV 3600 Development of Religious and Secular World Views (4) HDEV 4361 Current Issues in Aging (4) HDEV 4362 Aging and Diversity (4) HDEV 4363 Cognitive Aging (4) HDEV 4430 Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (4) HDEV 4440 Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) WOST 3400 Women and Careers (4) WOST 3530 Women and Their Bodies (4) WOST 3545 Women's Health and Health Care (4) WOST 3550 Women, Work, and Family Life (4) WOST 4130 Women in Midlife Transitions (4) WOST 4160 Women and Aging (4) | |||||
| 5. | Women's Development Option (20 units) | ||||
| The Women's Development option consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on women's social, psychological, cultural, and biological development. Required courses (8 units) | |||||
| WOST 4130 Women in Midlife Transitions (4) WOST 4160 Women and Aging (4) | |||||
| Elective Courses (12 units) Select 4 units from the following: | |||||
| HDEV 4430 Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (4) HDEV 4440 Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) | |||||
| Select 8 units from the following: | |||||
| ES/WOST 3030 Immigrant and Refugee Women (4) WOST 3050 Feminist Theory (4) WOST 3100 Seminar in Women's Studies (4) WOST 3400 Women and Careers (4) WOST/ES 3420 Minority Women in America (4) WOST 3520 Mothers, Daughters and Sons (4) WOST 3530 Women and Their Bodies (4) WOST 3545 Women's Health and Health Care (4) WOST 3550 Women, Work, and Family Life (4) | |||||
| D. | Senior Capstone Courses (8 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Completion of all HDEV Junior Foundation Courses, plus 16 additional upper division HDEV units.) | |||||
| (Students must enroll in two consecutive quarters for these two courses.) HDEV 4811 Senior Research Seminar in Human Development I (4) HDEV 4812 Senior Research Seminar in Human Development II (4) | |||||
| Online Degree Programs |
Bachelor of Arts, Online Options in Adult Development and Gerontology, or Women's Development
The On-line Human Development Degree Program for entering third year students is identical to the existing Human Development Program, with the exception that the degree is attained totally on-line. Students participating in the On-line Degree Program may choose from two options: Adult Development and Gerontology, and Women's Development. As with all Human Development options, this interdisciplinary program integrates theory and methodology from disciplines such as anthropology, biology, linguistics, psychology, and sociology, explores the processes and mechanisms underlying developmental change and stability across the lifespan, and the socio-cultural and historical contexts in which development takes place.
The program's curriculum aims to develop in students a basic understanding of major research findings and core concepts in human development, the ability to analyze and evaluate theoretical and practical issues in the field, and the skills to apply learning to diverse communities outside the university. The program strives to create an optimal learning community that values and fosters collaborative learning and dialogue between and among students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
The major consists of 80 units; the B.A. degree requires a total of 180 units, which includes 12 lower-division units from among three different categories.
| II. | Upper Division (68 units) | ||||
| A. | Junior Foundation Online Courses (24 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) HDEV 3101 Lifespan Physical and Cognitive Development (4) HDEV 3102 Lifespan Social and Emotional Development (4) HDEV 3103 Social and Cultural Dynamics of Human Development (4) HDEV 3201 Theories of Human Development (4) HDEV 3202 Research Methods in Human Development (4) HDEV 3203 Applying Theory and Methods of Human Development (4) | |||||
| B. | Lifespan Survey Online Courses (16 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) HDEV 3301 Child Development (4) HDEV 3302 Foundational Aspects of Adolescent Development (4) HDEV 3303 Adult Development and Aging (4) HDEV 3304 Girls and Women Across the Lifespan (4) | |||||
| C. | Senior Option Courses (20 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing) Choose ONE of the following two online Options: | |||||
| 1. | Adult Development and Gerontology Online Option (20 units) | ||||
| The online Adult Development and Gerontology option consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on early, middle, and late adulthood. By choosing from the elective courses, students may decide to focus on adulthood, or aging, or both. Select 20 units from the following, with at least 16 units of courses with the HDEV prefix: HDEV 3600 Development of Religious and Secular World Views (4) HDEV 4310 Human Development in the Changing Workplace (4) HDEV 4361 Current Issues in Aging (4) HDEV 4362 Aging and Diversity (4) HDEV 4363 Cognitive Aging (4) HDEV 4430 Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (4) HDEV 4440 Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) WOST 3400 Women and Careers (4) WOST 3530 Women and Their Bodies (4) WOST 3545 Women's Health and Health Care (4) WOST 3550 Women, Work, and Family Life (4) WOST 4130 Women in Midlife Transitions (4) WOST 4160 Women and Aging (4) | |||||
| 2. | Women's Development Online Option (20 units) | ||||
| The online Women's Development option consists of 20 units of required and elective courses that focus on women's social, psychological, cultural, and biological development. Required courses (8 units) | |||||
| WOST 4130 Women in Midlife Transitions (4) WOST 4160 Women and Aging (4) | |||||
| Elective Courses (12 units) Select 4 units from the following: | |||||
| HDEV 4310 Human Development in the Changing Workplace (4) HDEV 4430 Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (4) HDEV 4440 Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) | |||||
| Select 8 units from the following: | |||||
| ES/WOST 3030 Immigrant and Refugee Women (4) WOST 3050 Feminist Theory (4) WOST 3100 Seminar in Women's Studies (4) WOST 3400 Women and Careers (4) WOST/ES 3420 Minority Women in America (4) WOST 3520 Mothers, Daughters and Sons (4) WOST 3530 Women and Their Bodies (4) WOST 3545 Women's Health and Health Care (4) WOST 3550 Women, Work, and Family Life (4) | |||||
| D. | Senior Capstone Online Courses (8 units) | ||||
| (Prerequisite: Completion of all HDEV Junior Foundation Courses, plus 16 additional upper division HDEV units.) | |||||
| (Students must enroll in two consecutive quarters for these two courses.) HDEV 4811 Senior Research Seminar in Human Development I (4) HDEV 4812 Senior Research Seminar in Human Development II (4) | |||||
| Other Degree Requirements |
In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University requirements for graduation which are described in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements chapter in the front of this catalog. These include the General Education-Breadth requirements; the second composition (ENGL 1002) requirement; the cultural groups/women requirement; the performing arts/activities requirement; the U.S. history, U.S. Constitution, and California state and local government requirement; the University Writing Skills Requirement; and the residence, unit, and grade point average requirements.
| Minor Requirements |
MINOR IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The minor is designed for students who are interested in the study of human development over the lifespan. The minor consists of 24 units. Select 24 units from any 3000 or 4000 level Human Development Courses.
MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES: See Women's Studies Chapter.
| Undergraduate Courses |
| HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COURSES The course prefix for the following courses is HDEV. | |
| 1301 | The Human Condition (4) Various attempts to find meaning in human existence from the perspectives of human development. |
| 2010 | Introduction to Early Childhood (4) Current research methods and findings about the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children from conception through age 5, with an emphasis on historical trends and cultural contexts. |
| 3101 | Lifespan Physical and Cognitive Development (4) Psychological perspectives on human physical and cognitive development throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3102 | Lifespan Social and Emotional Development (4) Psychological perspectives on human social and emotional development throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3103 | Social and Cultural Dynamics of Human Development (4) The influence of socio-cultural contexts on various domains of lifespan development, including family systems, cultural ideologies, social conventions and hierarchies, gender, and workplace. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3201 | Theories of Human Development (4) Critical review of major theoretical approaches to human development from an interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3202 | Research Methods in Human Development (4) Review of major research designs and techniques for contemporary empirical inquiry into human development. Qualitative and quantitative approaches, including experiments, surveys, ethnography, interviews, and historical methods. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3203 | Applying Theory and Methods of Human Development (4) Application of theories and methods learned in HDEV 3201 and 3202 to people, organizations, and/or settings in the community. Includes a service learning component. Prerequisite: HDEV 3201, HDEV 3202. |
| 3301 | Child Development (4) Development from conception to pre-adolescence viewed from various perspectives: biological, psychoanalytic, cognitive-structural, stimulus-response, humanistic. Prenatal care and counseling, attachment-separation, parenting and institutional care. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4700. |
| 3302 | Foundational Aspects of Adolescent Development (4) Developmental issues arising during the teenage years-career choice, intimacy, biological changes, and attainment of cognitive, social, biological, and emotional maturity. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4400. |
| 3303 | Adult Development and Aging (4) Normative life crises and transition in adulthood-affective, cognitive, cultural, economic, interpersonal, physiological, social, spiritual, and vocational aspects. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4300. |
| 3304 | Girls and Women Across the Lifespan (4) Examination of development and change in behavior of girls and women from infancy through old age, with emphasis on theory, method, and empirical research. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 3800 | Human Development and Interaction (4) Interdisciplinary methodologies (integrating sociocultural and biological perspectives) are examined and applied to understanding the human lifespan in interpersonal contexts. |
| 3999 | Issues in Human Development (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in human development. May be repeated for credit when content varies. |
| 4010 | Early Childhood Cognitive Development (4) Theories, methods, and research findings in early childhood cognitive development from the prenatal stage to age five. Biological and genetic foundations of cognition, perception, mental representation, problem solving, reasoning, memory, metacognition, and social cognition. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4030 | Early Childhood Social Development (4) Theories, methods, and research findings in early childhood social-emotional development from the neonatal stage to age five. Topics include emotion and temperament, attachment, identity, achievement, gender roles, pro- and anti-social behavior, morality, peers, and the family. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4110 | Child Cognitive Development (4) Theories, methods, and research findings in child cognitive development from the prenatal stage to age 12. Biological and genetic foundations of cognition, perception, mental representation, problem solving, reasoning, memory, metacognition, and social cognition. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4510. |
| 4120 | Child Language Development (4) Interdisciplinary study of the development of a first language and the biological, linguistic, cognitive, and social factors involved. Development of prelinguistic skills, semantics, syntax, discourse skills, and phonology. Language acquisition theories and hypotheses. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4520. |
| 4130 | The Social Development of Children (4) Theories, methods, and research findings in childhood social-emotional development from birth to age 12. Emotion and temperament, attachment, identity, achievement, gender roles, pro- and anti-social behavior, morality, peers, and the family. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4140 | Theories of Childhood (4) Critical review of major theories of childhood; examination of changes in theories and concepts about childhood over time. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4150 | Children in Families and Communities (4) Child development in a variety of familial, communal, and institutional settings. Issues of child abuse, divorce, foster care, and adoption. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4710. |
| 4220 | Contemporary Research Topics in Adolescent Development (4) Contemporary theories, research, issues and trends in adolescent development. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4230 | Prevention and Intervention in Adolescent Development (4) Research and theory-based approaches to developing and evaluating prevention and intervention programs for adolescents at risk. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4361 | Current Issues in Aging (4) Research and theory-based approaches to current issues in aging. Topics may include social class, economics, biological changes, policies, and individual differences. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4004. |
| 4362 | Aging and Diversity (4) Interdisciplinary exploration of aging and race, ethnicity, and gender. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4005. |
| 4363 | Cognitive Aging (4) Current theories and research in cognitive changes at advanced age; practical and social implications. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. |
| 4430 | Intimate Relationships Throughout the Lifespan (4) Nature and structure of parent-child, friendship, and sexual love relations. Developmental changes during childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and old age. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4350. |
| 4440 | Lesbian and Gay Lifespan Development (4) Theoretical models and research relevant to the development of lesbians and gay men; examination of stereotypes and myths. Gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality, love relationships, friendship networks, family, and community relations. Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Not open to students with credit for HDEV 4325. |
| 4811 | Senior Research Seminar in Human Development I (4) Part I of the capstone experience in the major. Design of proposal for independent research to be implemented in HDEV 4812. Prerequisites: Completion of all HDEV Junior Foundation courses; plus 16 additional upper division HDEV units. |
| 4812 | Senior Research Seminar in Human Development II (4) Part II of the capstone experience in the major. Implementation of the research plan developed in HDEV 4811; preparation of formal research report based on the study. Prerequisite: HDEV 4811. |
| 4860 | Internship in Human Development (1-4) Supervised work experience that integrates academic learning and field experience, and promotes development of students' professional activities. Prerequisite: instructor approval. Credit/No credit grading only; may be repeated for credit. |
| 4900 | Independent Study (1-4) |
| Footnotes |
 | Has prerequisite(s) not included in program. | |
 | To be taken after or concurrently with HDEV 4520. | |
 | Prerequisite: consent of instructor. | |
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