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Human Development and Women's Studies Department

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. The program strives to create an optimal learning community which values and fosters mutual learning and dialogue between and among students and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

Our department includes over 700 majors and over 50 minors. Students are supported by eight tenure-track/tenured faculty, and fifteen 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, sophmores, and other potential applicants. 
Human Development Information Sessions
Thursday, May 8th from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Tuesday, July 15th from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Thursday, August 21st from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Tuesday, September 9th from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
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Zoom Address: 
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Are you starting the Human Development major at CSUEB in Fall 2025? Please join us for a zoom orientation session. Faculty will be discussing Fall courses, major pathways, and Human Development faculty. 
Human Development Orientation Sessions
Tuesday, February 25th from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Tuesday, April 8th from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Tuesday May 6th from 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Thursday, June 12th from 6:30 - 7:15 PM
Thursday, July 17th from 6:30 - 7:15 PM

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Contact Us

Department of Human Development and Women's Studies
  • 911±¬ÁÏÍø, East Bay
  • 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
  • Meiklejohn Hall, 3069
  • Hayward, CA 94542
  • Phone: (510) 885-3076
  • Department Chair Zoom Office Hours
  • Monday: 12pm-1:00pm, Thursday: 12:00pm-1:00pm, Make an appointment via Bay Advisor
  • Click here for zoom link