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On-Line
BA Human Development Degree
California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) College of Letters, Arts,
and Social Sciences (CLASS) is offering a fully online undergraduate degree.
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, with an option in 1) Adult Development
and Gerontology, or 2) Women's Development,. Applications are being accepted for
30 transfer students new to CSUEB for the Fall quarter.
The curriculum for the online degree examines human development theories and its
social, cultural, physical and emotional dimensions. In addition, students will
study lifespan concepts and developmental issues concerning children, adolescents,
adults, gendered and aging populations.
The program would be of particular interest to transferring community college
students who work fulltime but still want to earn a four-year degree.
"Our new online human development degree makes a college diploma possible for
those who may have postponed their education because they cannot get to campus,"
said Jim Okutsu, CLASS associate dean of interdisciplinary and professional studies.
CSUEB's new president, Mohammad Qayoumi, is a strong advocate of online offerings
to improve access, enrollment and learning, particularly to a diversity of working
adults returning to school to complete their degrees – the typical CSUEB student.
Human Development first offered distance learning nearly 30 yeas ago through
the use of audiotapes, video streaming, and hybrid courses that were both online
and face-to-face. Through the years the online Human Development courses have
gained popularity to such an extent that they quickly fill to capacity. Today,
faculty use the latest electronic tools, including chat rooms, audio streaming
and video clips.
"This is the most sophisticated way to deliver distance learning instruction.
The Human Development faculty is experienced and trained in online learning and
excited to share this expertise with Cal State East Bay students," said Patricia
Guthrie, Department of Human Development chair.
Human Development is one of CLASS' largest departments, with nearly 300 majors.
The interdisciplinary program links theory and methodology from such fields as
anthropology, biology, linguistics, psychology and sociology. Graduates often work
in such areas as education, counseling and business, or continue on for advanced
degrees in social work, public administration, law or gerontology.
Students first must be admitted to CSUEB prior to applying to the online degree
program. For information on the Human Development online degree or to apply, call
510-885-3076.
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