CSULB Human Development

✨That concludes the semester! ✨

Thank you for being part of the community— engaging with us, sharing your stories, and making this department stronger.

We’re signing off for now.
– HDEV Social Media Team

✨Starting May 12, the library will be open for extended hours as you prepare for final exams. Take advantage of quiet study spaces and library resources available to support your success! 📚✨

🔗 For more information, visit https://csulb.libcal.com

🧠 Today is National Silence the Shame Day — a powerful reminder that mental health matters and so does talking about it. 🧠

As human development majors, we know how deeply mental health impacts every stage of an individual’s life. From childhood to adulthood, our emotional well-being shapes how we grow, learn, connect, and live.

Let’s keep the conversation going. 💬 Let’s break the stigma. ❤️ You are never alone.

💐To all HDEV parents and graduation guest, don't forget to celebrate your graduate with a gift! 🎁

🔗https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/csulb/

Hey HDEV majors, summer is right around the corner! ☀️

Need to earn a few extra credits and stay on track? HDEV 180 is the class for you! 📚
It fulfills the GE B requirement and has the highest pass rate in statistics. 📈 HIGHEST pass rate in statistics!
Whether you’re a little stats-shy or just want to knock out a requirement in a friendly, supportive environment, HDEV 180 is a smart choice for summer. 🌟

📅 Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Register today and set yourself up for success!
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out anytime: [email protected].

The Department of Human Development is proud to celebrate the release of Dr. Kimberly Kelly’s new book, Narrative Story Completion Methodologies: Research Approaches Across the Lifespan, published by Oxford University Press! 📚✨

This groundbreaking volume is the first-ever compendium dedicated to NSCM. It brings together cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative research across disciplines and life stages, offering fresh insights and practical applications for researchers, educators, and practitioners alike.

Congratulations, Dr. Kelly! 🎉

If you are interested in purchasing, check out this link: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/narrative-story-completion-methodologies-9780197681039?cc=us&lang=en& #

New to the Beach?

Are you a new incoming Human Development major? Or just need a refresher on the department? Here’s a guide on information a student should know as a Human Development major. ☀️

📣 Meet Professor Leyenda Jacobson-Harris! 👩‍🏫

We’re excited to welcome her to the Human Development Department at CSULB!

Professor Jacobson-Harris holds an MA in Sociological Practice and brings her passion for social justice, anti-racism, and gender equity into the classroom. She teaches HDEV 190: Elementary Statistics in the Social Behavioral Sciences and has previously taught at CSU San Marcos and CSULB in Sociology and Human Development.
She’s also the faculty advisor for the CSULB Chapter of Lambda Theta Phi and has mentored students through Honors Thesis projects. We’re so lucky to have her on our team! 💛📊📚

HDEV students!

🌱Class registration for Fall 2025 has begun!🌱

To ensure success as you enroll, visit MyCSULB Student Center for an appointment time and date.
Before you enroll check for degree requirements as well as registration holds. Get ahead of the game and plan your class schedule using Schedule of Classes Fall 2025

⛱️Summer 2025 registration began on March 3rd, 2025!⛱️

For more resources visit 🔗https://www.csulb.edu/enrollment-services/summer-sessions-for-csulb-students-0/summer-dates-and-deadlines

🎓 HDEV Reception – Please RSVP by May 3rd to secure your spot!!

Let’s celebrate our amazing 2024-2025 HDEV graduates together! 🎉
Come dressed in your graduation gown for a special processional ceremony and picture opportunities with one another.

📅 Date and Time: Friday, May 16th, 10:00 AM
📍 Location:
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
1250 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90840

🔗 View the Invitation + RSVP here
For More Information, Please Contact: [email protected]