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Human Development and Women's Studies Department

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Human Development is an interdisciplinary program that integrates theory and methodology from anthropology, biology, linguistics, psychology, and sociology. Students majoring in Human Development explore the processes and mechanisms underlying developmental change and stability across the lifespan, and the sociocultural and historical contexts in which development takes place. The program's curriculum equips students with understanding of major research findings and core concepts in human development, the ability to critically analyze and evaluate theoretical and practical issues in the field, and the skills to apply their learning to diverse communities outside the university. 
CSU East Bay's Human Development graduates go onto careers in:
Teaching and Education
Child Care and Child Development
Counseling and Social Work
Healthcare and Human Services
Corporate, Government, and Non-Profit Fields
Our department includes over 700 majors and over 50 minors.
Students are supported by eight tenured faculty and ten lecturer faculty members. 

New and Prospective Human Development Majors:

Interested in learning more about the Human Development major? Prospective students are welcome to attend an upcoming information session. These sessions are intended for current community college students, freshmen, sophomores, and other potential applicants. 
Human Development Information Sessions
Thursday, October 9th from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Thursday, November 20th from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
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Are you starting the Human Development major at 黑料福利网 in Spring 2026? Please register for classes and join us for a zoom orientation session. Faculty will be discussing Fall courses, major pathways, and Human Development faculty. 
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Spring 2026 Human Development Classes for New Junior-Level Transfer Students
HDEV 300: Intro to the Human Development Major
HDEV 302: Research Methods in Human Development
HDEV 312: Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
HDEV 322: Adult Development and Gerontology
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Human Development Orientation Sessions for Spring 2026 Transfer Students
Thursday, October 16th from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Thursday, October 30th from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Thursday, November 20th from 6:00 - 6:45 PM
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Department of Human Development and Women's Studies

黑料福利网, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Meiklejohn Hall, 3069
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 885-3076

Monday & Thursday: 12:00pm-1:00pm, Book an appointment via Bay Advisor

Department Chair Zoom Office Hours

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Book an appointment through Bay Advisor or via email

HDEV Admin Zoom Office Hours (not advising)

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Department Chair

Dr. Patricia Drew

patricia.drew@csueastbay.edu

Administrative Support Coordinator, II

Danielle Lowen

danielle.lowen@csueastbay.edu