B.A. Human Development                                

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Development prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the human service professions and is focused on young children, their families, and the social contexts in which development takes place. The B.A. in Human Development is an upper division program that often features field experience or practicum in the Pacific Oaks Children's School for Pasadena students. 

For more information, please see the Human Development Department website.

Specializations are optional areas of focus for B.A. students in Human Development. Some specializations are available only in Pasadena. The College offers six specializations at the B.A. level:

• Art Education
• Child Care
• Developmental Education
• Early Childhood Education and subspecialization in Play, Language and Literacy
• Human Development and Social Change
• Work with Infants and Toddlers

Students may also, in cooperation with their advisors, design a study program directly meeting their needs and interests.

Students must transfer at least 70 semester units of general education courses (see Transfer Requirements) for traditional admission or 60 semester units of general education for the ABLE admissions option.  A combination of transfer credit and Pacific Oaks courses totaling 124 semester units is required for the awarding of the B.A. degree.  A minimum of 30 semester units must be taken in residence. 

For more information, call the Office of Admissions at (626) 397-1349 or (800) 684-0900, or email us at admissions@pacificoaks.edu