Human Development examines lifespan development by integrating theories and methods from anthropology, biology, psychology, and sociology. Majors explore the mechanisms underlying developmental change and stability, and the sociocultural and historical contexts in which development takes place. The program's curriculum enables majors to thoughtfully analyze and evaluate theoretical and practical issues in the field and, also, to apply their education to diverse communities outside the university.
Human Development majors select one of the following concentrations:
Early Childhood Development (ages 0 - 5)
Childhood Development (ages 0 - 12)
Adolescent Development (ages 12 - 22)
Adult Development & Gerontology (ages 22 - end of lifespan)
Women's Development (girls and women across the lifespan)
CSU East Bay's Human Development graduates go onto careers in:
Teaching and Education
Child Care and Child Development
Counseling and Social Work
Healthcare and Human Services
Corporate, Government, and Non-Profit Fields
Our department includes over 700 majors and over 50 minors.
Students are supported by eight tenured faculty and ten lecturer faculty members.
