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Study the creative process of growth and change across the human lifespan<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Why human development at Eckerd College?<\/p>\n

Students majoring in human development will benefit from the holistic and applied study of human growth and development. By developing a strong foundation of self-knowledge and understanding of others across the lifespan, students learn how to help people reach their fullest potential whether in a human service agency, non-profit organization, education, counseling, advocacy, or private practice settings.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”cond_text” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]

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Handbook for Human Development Students<\/span><\/a> <\/div>
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The program<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Human Development is an interdisciplinary major, integrating aspects of psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, gerontology, communication, ethics, and other disciplines. Human development students study the process of growth and change within individuals and groups from an interdisciplinary perspective. Integrating aspects of psychology, education, sociology, anthropology, gerontology, communication, ethics, and other disciplines you will learn about yourself and others and how to help individuals reach their full potential across their lifespans.<\/p>\n

You will take eight core courses and three additional courses in an area to prepare you for your career goals or future graduate degree program. For example, courses in adolescent development, juvenile delinquency, or even sociology and women and gender studies would prepare you to work with teenagers in a residential youth home or wilderness camp. Taking courses in family studies and early childhood development could prepare you for work in a preschool or social service non-profit serving families. Courses in human development paired with biology and communication could prepare you for work as a speech language pathologist or occupational therapist. Courses in adult development and cultural diversity could prepare you for work as an aging specialist in a nursing home, while courses in counseling, professional ethics, and social work could prepare you for work in the field of community or private mental health services.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Career choices<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”32″][vc_column_text]Given the interdisciplinary nature of the Human Development major, graduates develop a strong foundation for entering work in the helping professions and many types of careers where working effectively with people is essential. Armed with well-rounded skills, Human Development majors go on to employment in a wide variety of fields, including:<\/p>\n

Social work or family studies<\/h4>\n
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  • Case management for youth, families, or older adults in federal, state, or local government agencies<\/li>\n
  • Teach preschool as an early childhood educator<\/li>\n
  • Foster care management or administration<\/li>\n
  • Hospital-based services as a child life specialist<\/li>\n
  • Speech language pathologist or occupational therapist for children or older adults<\/li>\n
  • Leisure and recreation or activity director in a teen wilderness program or nursing home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Counseling<\/h4>\n
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    • Licensed mental health professional for individuals or groups<\/li>\n
    • Creative arts therapist using the expressive arts (music, art, dance, theatre, meditation)<\/li>\n
    • Animal assisted therapy for older adults with Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li>\n
    • Pre-marital, couples, or family conflict resolution counseling as a marriage and family therapy<\/li>\n
    • Student support services as a school or career counselor in K-12 or college institutions<\/li>\n
    • Rehabilitation counselor in residential drug and alcohol treatment facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Public health<\/h4>\n
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      • Outreach for individuals with disabilities<\/li>\n
      • Health policy and management<\/li>\n
      • Program manager for an inclusive healthcare organization<\/li>\n
      • Domestic or international humanitarian services related to human rights, family planning, or world health<\/li>\n
      • Environmental health specialist with the Centers for Disease Control or EPA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Education<\/h4>\n
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        • Graduate study in a variety of fields, including counseling, education, and social work<\/li>\n
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          • Robust internship and practicum opportunities at local organizations providing services, support, and advocacy to individuals at many stages of life<\/li>\n
          • Customize the major to meet your future goals by selecting an area of emphasis, such as child and adolescent development, creative arts therapy, global, family studies, health and wellness, or older adulthood<\/li>\n
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