Types of workplaces for graduates with human development degrees
In a field as vast as human development, it can be difficult to figure out where you’ll work after graduation. Consider these three types of workplaces.
What is Lifespan Development?
Interested in studying lifespan development and its role in psychology? Learn more about its role in the field of human development.
Child competency begins in infancy
For alumna Jill Getto Lee, a RIE parenting class led her to Pacific Oaks and into a career empowering children from birth.
What is Human Development, and Why should you study it?
If you enjoy psychology, biology, sociology, anthropology—basically any -ology!—the study of human development might be the right path for you.
How to get an M.A. in Human Development
Learn about the requirements necessary to enter an M.A. in Human Development program.
Career crossover: how human development and education work together
Are you interested in human development and also have an interest in education? Learn more about how the two fields work together.
5 Careers for a B.A. in Human Development Degree
Learn more about how a bachelor's degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College can prepare you for a variety of careers.
Can I see your phone, mom?
With accessibility to technology growing at a staggering rate, the field of human development is playing catch-up to learn its effects.
The developmental impact of missing life’s milestone moments
Carlene Fider, Ph.D., discusses the loss and grief associated with missed milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic from a human development perspective.
A new chapter on the importance of mentors
Pacific Oaks Professor Dionne Clabaugh, Ed.D., has co-written a chapter on mentoring first-year college students in the sciences to become self-directed learners.
7 human development major concentrations you can pursue
Wondering what exactly a human development major can cover? Discover the wide variety of human development major specializations offered at Pacific Oaks.
What’s It Really Like to Work With Adults in Human Development Jobs?
Ready to make an impact by improving adults' lives? Learn about fulfilling careers in human development, from supporting disabled adults to driving social change.
