Human Development and Child Studies

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

Chair:
Ambika Bhargava
(248) 370-3026
abhargav@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
Julie A. Ricks-Doneen, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Erica A. Ruegg, Ed.D., Texas Technological University
Sunwoo Shin, Ed.D., University of Memphis

Assistant professors:
Tierra B. Tivis, Ph.D., University of Illinois

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, Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in early childhood education and in special education, graduate certificates, teaching endorsements, and professional certification. The M.Ed. in early childhood education includes the early childhood endorsement for those who are certified elementary teachers. An M.Ed. in special education includes a concentration in specific learning disability (SLD), emotional impairment (EI), or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that meets the requirements for the state approved teaching endorsement in the selected area. The concentration in applied behavior analysis meets the standards of the Behavior Analysts Certification Board (BACB). Graduate certificate programs that also meet state requirements for the ASD, EI and SLD endorsements are available. Graduate certificates in ABA meet course requirements or course and practicum hours requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

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 applied behavior analysis, autism spectrum disorder, emotional impairment, or specific learning disability

Education Specialist:

Education Specialist in Early Education and Intervention

Graduate Certificate:

Endorsements:

Early Childhood Education