Human Development and Child Studies

405B Pawley Hall • (248) 370-3077 • Fax (248) 370-4242 (map)
http://www.oakland.edu/sehs/hdcp/

Chair:
Carol A. Swift
405A Pawley Hall
(248) 370-3067
swift@oakland.edu

Associate professors:
Ambika P. Bhargava, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Janet E. Graetz, Ph.D., George Mason University
Darlene A. G. Groomes, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Andrew S. Gunsberg, Ph.D., University of Illinois
James M. Javorsky, Ph.D., Purdue University
M. Shannan McNair, Ed.D., University of Michigan
Sherri L. Oden, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Erica A. Ruegg, Ed.D., Texas Technological University
Carol A. Swift, Ph.D., University of Arizona

Assistant professors:
Julie A. Ricks-Doneen, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Sunwoo Shin, Ed.D., University of Memphis
Tierra B. Tivis, Ph.D., University of Illinois
Catherine A. Wigent, Ph.D., Michigan State University

Visiting professor:
Nicholas P. Lauer, Ph.D., Wayne State University

The Department of Human Development and Child Studies offers programs leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in education with a major in early childhood education, an Education Specialist degree in early education intervention, degrees of Master of Education (M.Ed.) in early childhood education and in special education, teaching endorsements, and professional certification. The M.Ed. in early childhood education includes the early childhood endorsement for those who are certified elementary teachers. A Master of Education in special education includes a concentration in specific learning disabilities (SLD), emotional impairment (EI) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that meets the requirements for the state approved teaching endorsement in the selected area(s). Certificate programs that also meet state requirements for the ASD endorsement are available.

Programs

Doctoral:

Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a major in early childhood education

Master’s:

Master of Education in early childhood education
Master of Education in special education with concentrations in autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disability, emotional impairment or a dual concentration in specific learning disability and emotional impairment

Education Specialist:

Education Specialist in Early Education and Intervention

Graduate Certificate:

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Endorsements:

Early Childhood Education
Special Education
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Specific Learning Disability
- Emotional Impairment