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2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [Archived Catalog]

Human Development, B.A.


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The B.A. in Human Development offers an upper division program focused on young children, their families, and the social contexts in which development takes place. Field experience or practicum in the Pacific Oaks Children’s School is often a part of the B.A. program. Students interested in public school teaching may become fully admitted to a credential program upon completion of core B.A. requirements. (Please see Teacher’s Education section for further information.) Specializations are optional areas of focus which are designed for students who have a specific interest in one of the areas outlined below. Some specializations are available only in Pasadena. The College offers these specializations at the B.A. level Developmental Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Social Change, and Infant/Toddler Care and Development. Students may also, in cooperation with their advisor, design a study program directly meeting their needs and interests.

The Credit for Life Experience admissions option at the baccalaureate level offers students an opportunity to document, through presentations and papers, up to 30 credits based on their learning from life experiences. This leads to the Human Development, B.A. . (Please see Credit for Life Experience  Section for additional information.)

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. Human Development Core Curriculum


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.

General


Developmental Education


Early Childhood Education


Human Development and Social Change


Infant/Toddler Care and Development


Implementation


Fieldwork


Complete 3 credits from the following:


Depth Knowledge


Complete 3 credits from the following:


Infant / Toddler Care and Development Electives


Electives


Complete 5 credits of electives from the HD or MFT departments.

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