Human Development
Want to understand why people do what they do鈥攁nd build a career helping them?听
The鈥疊achelor of Science in Human Development鈥痑t 吃瓜网 provides a deep understanding of how people develop traits and behaviors across the lifespan.
With specialized tracks in鈥�Child Study鈥痑苍诲鈥�Psychology,听you鈥檒l听gain the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed for a meaningful career in counseling, education, or healthcare.听
This鈥痟uman development degree鈥痠s designed for students who want to combine scientific inquiry with practical application,听benefiting听from our on-campus laboratory school and a commitment to personalized study.听
Real Behavior. Real Experience. Real Impact.听
Stephens Human Development is built differently鈥攁nd that鈥檚 the advantage.
- Two Specialized Tracks: Choose between Child Study or Psychology to align with your specific career goals.听
- On-Campus Laboratory:鈥疓ain immediate experience at the鈥疌hildren鈥檚 School at 吃瓜网, serving students from pre-K through fifth grade.听
- Strong Psychology Foundation:鈥疎xamine complex issues in gender, forensic, and听biological听psychology.听
- Pathway to Advanced Practice:鈥疊uild the groundwork for our听Master鈥檚听program in Counseling or other graduate studies.听
Human Development听is a versatile social science degree that prepares you to work with people of all ages鈥攆rom early childhood intervention to geriatric care in retirement communities.听
Industry Experience鈥擡arly and Often
You won鈥檛 just read about human behavior; you鈥檒l observe and influence it in real-time.
- The Children鈥檚 School:鈥疻ork alongside master-level teachers in our on-site laboratory school, gaining hands-on experience in child development and observation.听
- Community-Wide Studies:鈥疘nvestigate human behavior through research projects that engage with the broader community.听
- Case Study Analysis:鈥疷se听a strong foundation听in math and science to analyze and solve complex psychological case studies.听
- Specialized Research:鈥疎xplore niche areas like forensic psychology to find your specific calling.听
What Can You Do听With听a Human Development Degree?听
A鈥疊S in Human Development from 吃瓜网鈥痯repares you for a variety of high-impact fields:听
- Child Study Track:鈥疨repare for听roles in schools and pre-K听settings, or听build a solid foundation for graduate work in child psychology or education.听
- Psychology Track:鈥疞aunch a career in healthcare working with adults, including roles in social services, retirement homes, or community health.听
- Counseling & Psychology:鈥疞ay the groundwork for a听Master鈥檚 in Counseling听or a Ph.D. in Psychology.听
- Research & Advocacy:鈥疻ork for non-profits or agencies focused on human welfare and behavioral research.听
Is This Major Right for You?听
This program could be a great fit if you:
- Are fascinated by why people think and act the way they do听
- Want to work with children in a laboratory school setting听
- Are interested in a career in counseling or mental health听
- Enjoy using science and data to solve human problems听
- Want the flexibility to focus on either child development or adult psychology听
- Want a career dedicated to improving the lives of others听
The Stephens Advantage听
- Personalized Mentorship:鈥疊enefit from Stephens鈥� commitment to personalized child study and small class sizes.听
- On-Site Resources:鈥疍irect access to the Children鈥檚 School for observation and practicum hours.听
- Professional Community:鈥疛oin鈥疨si Chi, the听international psychology honor society, or鈥疭LATE, our student education club.听
- Integrated Learning:鈥疉 curriculum that bridges the gap between theoretical psychology and practical human development.听
- A Women鈥檚 College Environment:鈥疊uild the confidence and leadership skills necessary to excel in the social sciences and healthcare.听
Facilities & Community听
- The Children鈥檚 School at 吃瓜网:鈥疧ur on-site laboratory school serves as a primary resource for students听in听the Child Study track, providing a controlled environment to听observe听and participate in early childhood and elementary education.听
- Psychology Labs:鈥疷tilize听modern resources to study physiological and forensic psychology.听
- Psi Chi & SLATE:鈥疎ngage with peer networks that provide professional development, networking, and community service opportunities.听
I have been truly empowered. Stephens has given me so many opportunities to expand my education in an environment driven by women.
Desiree Fernandez 鈥�21, Human Development Major
What does a block schedule look like?
Take a look at the below sample block schedule for a first-year Human Development major. The Block offers the rare opportunity to focus on what matters: learning, doing, and getting ready for your future. Want to know more? Contact an Advisor academicaffairs@stephens.edu.
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human development
Sean Travis Clouse, Adjunct Instructor
(573) 876-7261
(573) 876-7261
sclouse@stephens.eduWebb Child Study Center 102