人类发展部提供了青春期证书，以帮助学生为青少年工作做好准备。该领域研究了受生物学，家庭，邻里，学校和社区因素影响的青少年发展的复杂方式，并着重于如何将这些知识应用于设计针对年轻人及其家庭的创新有效计划。在该计划的最后一年中，通过为学生服务的为期一个学期的实习期，获得了宝贵的职业经验。培养在各种人类服务和教育环境中工作的技能。通过来自各个学科和专业领域的教师，对个人和家庭发展有了广阔的视野。专注于身体，社交，认知和情感发展，重点是家庭内的发展。
The adolescence certificate is offered by the Department of Human Development to prepare students for careers working with teens and youth. This area studies the complex ways in which adolescent development is influenced by biological, family, neighborhood, school, and community factors, and focuses on how this knowledge can be applied toward designing innovative and effective programs for young people and their families. Gain valuable career experiences during the final year of the program through a semester-long internship in an employment setting serving youth. Develop skills for working in a variety of human service and educational settings. Gain a broad perspective on individual and family development through faculty from a range of disciplines and professional areas. Focus on physical, social, cognitive, and affective development with an emphasis on development within the family.