A minor or certificate of study should be selected in consultation with a human development faculty advisor, preferably by the end of the third semester. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development requires a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or better in all H D courses and other courses accepted for the H D core. Students must achieve a cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or better in courses used to fulfill requirements for the Human Development and Early Childhood minors. Both human development and family emphases provide preparation for graduate work leading to teaching, research, counseling, or administrative positions in social service, resource management, or pre-family therapy. The department also offers a Master of Arts degree in Human Development.
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Our Web Site. They must fulfill course requirements specified by the State of Washington. Note that the certification programs available in human development are offered in conjunction with the WSU College of Education. Additionally, those teacher certification students who wish to have a supporting endorsement from the Department of Human Development must meet with the appropriate human development advisor to obtain the list of approved courses. Minor in General Human Development To minor in Human Development, students may select a development or a family focus.