HD Graduate Program Overview
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The Master of Arts in Human Development is a prevention-based graduate program that promotes the well-being of children, youth, and families. Through their coursework, research, and practical experiences, students receive an integrated education in developmental and family theories, research, and application. Using a prevention science approach, the M.A. program provides students with valuable skills (e.g., needs assessment, program development, program evaluation) that prepare them for a wide range of careers in educational and social service settings; the strong research emphasis and thesis experience prepare interested students for Ph.D. programs and careers in research and teaching.
Numerous departmental resources support the integrative mission of the program. These include an active, interdisciplinary faculty with a wide range of research and teaching interests; faculty with active research and prevention programs at regional campuses across the state; the Child Development Laboratory, a department-run, on-campus early childhood program that offers numerous opportunities for research and training; and WSU Extension, a departmental program that provides and coordinates services to youth and families throughout the state of Washington. WSU Extension has offices in all 39 counties in the state and offers students and faculty numerous opportunities for community collaborative research and prevention activities.
Graduates of the program are highly desired by employers in human service agencies, early childhood education and school-age child care programs, Head Start, programs for adolescents, family support programs, parent education, prevention programs, and in college teaching.
Tom Power,
Department Chair
tompower@wsu.edu
Quick Links
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Human Development News (link)
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Graduate Handbook (pdf)
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Course Listings (link)
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Advising (link)
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Internships (link)
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Financial Assistance (link)
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Scholarships (link)
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Career Opportunities (link)
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts
Pullman, Vancouver (B.A.), DDP (B.A.)
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