HDP Mission Statement


The primary mission of the Human Development Program is to foster the understanding of human development as seen from biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. The program recognizes and addresses the central role of culturally diverse and interdependent communities in the process of human development, promotes research and practice in the service of individuals and society, and strives to support its objectives by providing:

   • A challenging academic structure emphasizing multidisciplinary preparation
   • Opportunities for the development of applied research and practice skills
   • Opportunities for individual learning through a comprehensive, student-centered curriculum
   • Access to innovative technologies

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Attention

The Human Development Program has moved to a new location!

Our new office is located on the 5th floor of the Applied Physics & Mathematics (AP&M) building in room #5320.
 
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HDP Advising Hours

Walk-In Advising:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00pm

All other hours by appointment only

To schedule an appointment please contact the front desk at
(858) 534-9919

 
 


HDP Course Scheduling

HDP COURSES OFFERED FOR 2007-08

 

Could use a curriculum planning guide?
Download our Finish-in-four plan to get started!
Find the Program Requirements here!

 
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Summer 2008 HDP Courses

HDP 150 - Visuospatial Cognition, Brain & Atypical Development

HDP 160 - Development of Spatial Cognition

HDP 150 Course Website

HDP 160 Course Website




Ready to declare the HDP Major?

APPLY HERE

 
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The 2008-09 HDP 191 Application Period has concluded.

If you need to enroll in HDP 191 for the 2008-09 academic year, please contact Christina Knerr at cknerr@ucsd.edu.

HDP 191 Enrollment Procedures
Course Website
Field Research Site Opportunities 2008-09
Testing Requirements

Note: You must apply for enrollment in this course one year in advance. The application period for Fall, Winter or Spring of the next year will occur May 1, 2008.
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Wondering what HDP is all about?

Download the HDP Orientation powerpoint
For more information on degree requirements, please call to make an appointment at the Human Development Office (858) 534-9919

 


 

Missed the presentation on "Applying to Grad School in Psychology"?

Download the powerpoint!

 

 
Please visit UCSD's Center for Human Development (CHD)
• an interdisciplinary, research unit designed to meet the growing need for cross-disciplinary exchange on issues related to human development.









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