The Human Development BA at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) offers you a comprehensive understanding of human growth and development across the entire lifespan, exploring the complex interplay of familial, social, cultural, and political influences. This interdisciplinary undergraduate degree draws from psychology, sociology, biology, and anthropology to prepare you for an increasingly diverse world, fostering respect for differences within human service settings. If you are passionate about understanding individuals and communities, and aspire to contribute meaningfully to human well-being, this program provides the foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills you need.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, beginning with foundational courses in cultural anthropology, introduction to human development, and essential statistical and research methods including action research. You will progress to upper-division core courses covering administration in human service settings, theories of development, and in-depth lifespan studies. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through field experience and a capstone project, culminating in a degree that equips you for diverse career paths in social work, education, counseling, and public health, or further graduate study.