Human Development and Learning

Box 70548
Phone: (423) 439-7688

Interim Chair: Dr. Pam Evanshen

Phone: (423) 439-7694

Human Development and Learning offers programs that focus on the application of development, learning, and other psychological principles in a wide variety of settings including home, school, and community. Courses in the behavioral sciences are provided both for majors and students in other academic areas. Areas of emphasis include developmental, educational and applied psychology, psychological assessment, counseling, early child development, and special education.

The Department of Human Development and Learning offers three undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree: early childhood development, foundations of human development and learning, and special education. The department offers individuals holding professional teaching certification an opportunity to add an endorsement in special education and early childhood. Also offered are programs leading to the master of arts degree in early childhood, school counseling, marriage and family therapy, community agency counseling, special education, and a Ph.D. in Early Childhood.

Students failing to demonstrate ethical and/or professional behaviors, as required by either the appropriate professional associations and/or the National Educational Association, upon review and substantiation (with due process), may be denied continuance in departmental programs. If intervention is indicated and completed, the student may petition the department for readmission.

Early Childhood Development (ECED)

Program Coordinator: Dr. Pamela Evanshen

email: evanshep@etsu.edu

Phone: (423) 439-7694

Graduate Study – The Department of Human Development and Learning offers a graduate program leading to a master’s degree in early
childhood education. Further information on this program may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies.

Foundations of Human Development and Learning

Program Coordinator: Dr. Jamie Kridler

Phone: (423) 439-7667 email: kridler@etsu.edu

The Foundations of Human Development and Learning program bases its mission in service to the academic, professional, and educational communities of the region and nation. The activities of this program are multiple, offering a baccalaureate in Human Services as well as minors in Human Development and Learning and Leadership Studies. Additionally, Educational Foundations is located here, providing teacher education courses foundational for preparation of teacher candidates in both undergraduate and graduate programs throughout the college. Courses in common for curriculum and instruction, early childhood, special education, and counseling programs contribute to competencies and qualifications in research, human development, and service. To the university, the program supports General Education requirements with SRVL 1020 , HDAL 2310 , and HDAL 2340 .