Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Learning

University of Illinois Chicago

Human Development and Learning gives students a strong grounding in research and theory centered around learning and development. Students learn how to apply this knowledge to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a variety of learning contexts and educational environments. Undergraduates in Human Development and Learning (HDL) combine academic coursework with fieldwork in Chicago communities to become experts in understanding human well-being and development, with a special focus on individuals from diverse backgrounds and environments. Whether you are interested in working with young children, adolescents, or adults, the BA in Human Development and Learning will prepare you for a career where you can guide people's growth and education. What do HDL students learn: HDL students learn how society, history, biology, institutions, and culture affect people's growth and development. They study how diverse individuals learn and grow, and how to create high-quality environments for people's overall success and ability to thrive.

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