Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Community Engagement
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Community Engagement.
Dr. Kelly McGinn
kelly.mcginn@temple.edu
The Human Development and Community Engagement (HDCE) program prepares students to influence the programs, policies, and practices of schools, agencies, and governmental bodies. Graduates with this major will be prepared for careers in non-profit organizations, child-care, after school programming, disability services, or work in other fields that require the application and understanding of human development. This program provides the training needed to understand factors that impede or facilitate the cognitive, social, and physical development of individuals, particularly in urban communities.
This program includes coursework in child development, intercultural communication, research and program evaluation methods, organizational development, urban education, and leadership. The HDCE major nurtures future professionals who are committed to serving their community. A unique feature of the major is the opportunity for undergraduate students to gain practical, hands-on experience through a year-long practicum and internship at a local community organization. In order to tailor the degree to students' interests and goals, students are required to select and complete courses in one of four concentration areas: Applied Behavior Analysis, Community Education, Human Services, or Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship.
Summary Of Requirements
University Requirements
- All students must complete Temple University's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple University (including transfer students). The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are AOD 3396 and URBE 4496.
College Requirements
- Refer to the College Requirements for specific information.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete 42 credit hours in the major, including a community internship of 6-12 credits.
- All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better and students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AOD 1166 | Interpersonal Processes through the Life Span | 3 |
| HDCE 3332 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement I | 1 |
| HDCE 3333 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement II | 1 |
| HDCE 3334 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement III | 1 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Child Development, Birth to Nine | ||
| Adolescent Development for Educators | ||
| Adult and Workforce Development | ||
| EPSY 2325 | Statistics for Decision Making | 3 |
| AOD 3396 | Organizational Processes (WI) | 3 |
| HDCE 2304 | Families and the Community | 3 |
| EDUC 4441 | Discourse Practices in Diverse Communities | 3 |
| HDCE 4305 | Curriculum and Training Design | 3 |
| HDCE 4333 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| URBE 4496 | Understanding Urban Communities (WI) | 3 |
| HDCE 4187 | Practicum in Applied Development | 3 |
| HDCE 4185 | Community Internship and Seminar | 6 TO 12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42-48 | |
Concentration Requirements
- Students must choose one of the following concentrations:
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Community Education
- Human Services
- Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
- Students must complete the five courses (15 credits) required for the chosen concentration. See the Academic Plan for details.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Community Engagement
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
(Certain courses require that a student secure clearances as per the College of Education and Human Development policy; students should check the current list of courses that require clearances on the College of Education and Human Development web site.)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| HDCE 3332 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement I | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development, Birth to Nine | ||
| Adolescent Development for Educators | ||
| Adult and Workforce Development | ||
| Content Course1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| AOD 1166 | Interpersonal Processes through the Life Span | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Content Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| HDCE 3334 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement III | 1 |
| HDCE 2304 | Families and the Community | 3 |
| EDUC 4441 | Discourse Practices in Diverse Communities | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development, Birth to Nine | ||
| Adolescent Development for Educators | ||
| Adult and Workforce Development | ||
| Content Course1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| HDCE 3333 | Professional Seminar in Human Development and Community Engagement II2 | 1 |
| AOD 3396 | Organizational Processes [WI] | 3 |
| EPSY 2325 | Statistics for Decision Making | 3 |
| Content Course1 | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| URBE 4496 | Understanding Urban Communities [WI] | 3 |
| HDCE 4187 | Practicum in Applied Development2 | 3 |
| HDCE 4305 | Curriculum and Training Design | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| HDCE 4185 | Community Internship and Seminar (6, 9, or 12 credits)3 | 6-12 |
| HDCE 4333 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Elective credits to meet 122 minimum credits | 6-0 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122 | |
| 1 | A content course is a course that is part of any program/major offered in the University. All four content courses must come from the same program/major. |
| 2 | All Professional Seminars (HDCE 3332, HDCE 3333, and HDCE 3334) must be completed before taking the Practicum in Applied Development (HDCE 4187). |
| 3 | Students are able to elect to take an Internship for 6/9/12 credits and must earn at least 122 credits for this degree. |
Students are required to choose one of the following concentrations:
Applied Behavior Analysis Concentration:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ABA 2103 | Concepts and Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| ABA 3301 | Understanding Autism | 3 |
| ABA 3302 | Analyzing and Changing Behavior | 3 |
| ABA 3303 | Evaluating Behavior Change Intervention | 3 |
| ABA 3304 | Ethics and Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Community Education Concentration:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AOD 2218 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| URBE 4301 | Partnerships between Schools and Communities | 3 |
| HDCE 4302 | Economics for Education | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Human Services Concentration:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| CPSY 2301 | Helping Professions for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| CPSY 2302 | Can We Talk? Real World Interviewing | 3 |
| SPSY 2303 | The Impact of Trauma on the Individual and Society | 3 |
| ABA 3301 | Understanding Autism | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Non-Profit Management and Social Entreprenuership Concentration:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AOD 2176 | Team Process in Education | 3 |
| AOD 2218 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| AOD 3318 | Systems Approach to Organizational Change | 3 |
| AOD 3319 | Skill Building for Social Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement | 3 |
| AOD 4376 | Innovation and Mission-Driven Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |