Program Learning Outcomes
PLO 1: Development: Students comprehend and analyze developmental theories.
PLO 2: Diversity: Students value diversity, demonstrate commitment to social justice, and are able to analyze the dynamics of institutional and individual biases and use of power.
PLO 3: Communication: Students communicate clearly and effectively. They implement and analyze individual, dyad and group communications for appropriate audience reception, authenticity, and experience of empowerment for self and others.
PLO 4: Research: Students are able to distinguish between observations and theory (reality and fantasy, data and inferences/assumptions). Students collect verifiable and reliable data, present their findings, and link their research with existing literature in the field.
PLO 5: Praxis: Students implement a philosophy of education integrating developmental theories guided by observation and critical reflection, and analyze these actions according to results and impact on other persons (ethics, values, principles and empowerment). Students recognize and apply developmentally and culturally appropriate practice with children and adults. Praxis experience may involve activities such as practica, field work, or student teaching.
Hybrid and Online Learning
Hybrid Learning: Programs Outside of Pasadena
Two academic programs, Human Development and Marital and Family
Therapy, sponsor degree programs in California outside of Pasadena at
Instructional Sites. In addition, Human Development offers blended
degree programs in a hybrid format, which includes a combination of
online and on-ground courses (Site locations can be found on the website).
Hybrid programs leading to the Human Development B.A. , M.A. and
Post-Graduate Certificate extend access to a Pacific Oaks College education
nationally and internationally. Most hybrid classes occur in a fifteen-week
semester; some four-week modules are scheduled throughout the year.
The curriculum online is the same as that offered in face-to-face classes.
Seven on-ground credits are required for students in the hybrid degree
program.
Online Learning: Programs Fully Online
Baccalaureate and Master of Arts can be taken in a fully online format.
Students enrolled in online programs are attending in a lock step model
and have limited electives. Courses are delivered 100% online, and unless otherwise noted are each 7½
weeks in length.
B.A. Curriculum Specializations
The following optional specializations are offered within the B.A. degree: General, Developmental Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Social Change, and Infant/Toddler Care and Development. Students may specialize in more than one area. Each specialization has its own specific requirements which are outlined below. Other classes may be added with approval of the advisor.
Distance Learning and other off-campus academic centers: see your advisor for alternative courses specific to your location.
