Program Overview

Human Development

Overview

The Human Development program at SUNY Oswego offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding human development across the lifespan. Students learn about biological, psychological, social, and contextual processes and their influences on human development through courses such as child development, adolescent development, adult development, or gerontology, data collection, and developmental research methods.

Curriculum

• Bachelor of Arts

Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of life span developmental theories and processes
• Integrate and apply theoretical knowledge to internship experiences and future career goals
• Demonstrate competence in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs
• Critically analyze issues and problems related to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the life span

Career Opportunities

• Child life specialist
• Training and development specialist
• Senior citizen center director
• Victim witness case worker
• Background investigator
• Adoption counselor
• Marriage and family counselor
• School psychologist

Program Resources

The Oswego Guarantee

• Timely course offerings
• High touch connections to alumni
• Small student to faculty ratio
• Limited room & board increases each year

Research

Apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom to research in the field and laboratory.

Rigorous Program

Students complete two internships while in the Human Development program at Oswego. Multiple internships better prepare you for the workplace, while different internship sites expose you to different work culture and help you learn what you do and don’t like to do.

Study Abroad

Take classes and participate in internships while immersing yourself in all that region has to offer.

Get Involved

There are many opportunities to get involved in the Human Development program outside of academic. Join the Psychology Club, volunteer for Adopt-A-Grandparent or empower students to speak openly about mental health through Active Minds.

Focus Forward Program

Through the Focus Forward Program undergraduate students are trained to mentor students in local school districts and can earn course credit while impacting their community and gaining valuable professional skills for your future career.

Tuition and Costs

Our college education is affordable, see our in-state and out-of-state tuition and costs.

Visit Oswego

Experience what makes Oswego special in person. We have a variety of visiting options through the year.