Human Development
Program Coordinator: Stephanie Masters, Ph.D., masters@hood.edu, 301-696-3168
The Human Development minor explores the psychological, social, and biological factors influencing growth and change across the lifespan. This interdisciplinary program focuses on understanding developmental processes from infancy through late adulthood, with special emphasis on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Students will explore how individuals navigate life transitions and respond to challenges at each stage. Courses emphasize both the universal patterns of development and the diversity of experiences influenced by family dynamics, cultural background, and social environments.
Requirements for the Minor
Required Course
| PSY 239 | Developmental Psychology | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3.0 |
Students who take
PSY 239 to fulfill a major requirement should take an additional PSY-prefixed elective.
Electives
A minimum of 12 credits of electives are required, with no more than 6 credits within the same discipline. If
PSY 400 is take to fulfill a psychology major requirement, an additional elective should be taken from the list to fulfill the minor requirement.
| EDUC 223 | Child Development | 3.0 |
| EDUC 236 | Children & Youth with Exceptionalities | 3.0 |
| EDUC 308 | Student Development, Differences and Learning | 3.0 |
| ENGL 237 | Young Adult Literature | 3.0 |
| PSY 208 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3.0 |
| PSY 204 | Psychology of Death | 3.0 |
| PSY 306 | Psychology of Gender | 3.0 |
| PSY 375 | Independent Study in Psychology | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| PSY 400 | Neuropsychology | 3.0 |
| SOC 308 | Sociology of Sexuality | 3.0 |
| SOWK 327 | Gerontological Social Work: Policy and Practice | 4.0 |
| SOWK 214 | Child Welfare: Policies and Services | 3.0 |
| SOSW 217 | Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice | 3.0 |
| SOWK 230 | Introduction to Families | 3.0 |
| SWAG 312/HON 312 | Revisioning Motherhood in Modern Western Culture | 3.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12.0 |