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.
How to get an M.A. in Human Development
Learn about the requirements necessary to enter an M.A. in Human Development program.
Helping Your LGBTQIA+ Child, and Yourself, When They Come Out
As children come out at younger and younger ages, parents need to figure out how to best support them—while processing their own feelings.
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.
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.
Pacific Oaks Faculty: Dr. Carlene Fider
At Pacific Oaks, Dr. Carlene Fider considers the whole human.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Courses involved in obtaining a human development degree
Coursework in the human development degree program is comprised of learning to understand the often complex issues that people deal with throughout a lifetime.
