Students gain advanced knowledge in the theories, methods, and research that provide the basis for expanding knowledge and understanding of human development from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program 1) incorporates study of the biological, cognitive, and social-emotional developmental domains, 2) organizes the study of human development across the lifespan from conception to death, and 3) emphasizes the context within which human development takes place, including cultural institutions such as families, schools, and hospitals; the environmental conditions related to nutrition, health, and disease; and the social and legal policies that affect development. Students graduate with the quantitative and qualitative skills necessary for careers in university research and teaching, administration of programs, consultation, program development, etc., in a variety of settings including those in education, medicine, mental health, public health, social services, and government.
Information
Program Address
Human and Community Development
1315 Hart Hall
One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:
(530) 754-4109
Fax:
(530) 752-5660
Program Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Lead Dean:
College of Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Major Code:
GHDE
Administrative ByLaws
Application Deadlines
Priority:
Dec 15, 2020
General:
Mar 1, 2021
Prospective Student Fellowship:
Dec 15, 2020
Continuing Student Fellowship:
Jan 15, 2021
Degrees Offered
Ph.D. Plan A