HOD-804 Human Development

This course presents original readings on human development traditions which can include psychoanalysis, depth psychology, behaviorism, cognitive, humanistic, feminist, or indigenous perspectives. In addition, students learn the assumptions and applications in a current area of research that they choose which could include constructivist, black feminist critical theory, post-colonial psychology, somatics, depth psychology, transpersonal psychology, consciousness, brain physiology, queer theory, and/or positive psychology. Students examine basic differences in theories including: the goal of development, stage theory vs nonlinear development, critical theory of societal oppression, and applications for individual, community and organization human development.

This work in this course requires a commitment of approximately 11.25 hours per week on average (4 credits / 180 hours total), with some weeks being more heavy than others.

Seminar Information:

Seminar Teaching History:

• Fielding Graduate University, Spring 2026 (Remote)