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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 surprising jobs for human development majors
The field of human development offers a variety of career paths concerning the human condition and ways to help people live better lives.
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.
Pacific Oaks Faculty: Dr. Carlene Fider
At Pacific Oaks, Dr. Carlene Fider considers the whole human.
