Our faculty are nationally recognized scholars in human development, developmental psychology, and educational psychology. Their work spans a wide range of topics that shape how children, adolescents, and adults learn, grow, and thrive.
Explore our faculty members' webpages to learn more about the research conducted in our department.
Get Involved in Research!
Volunteer
Volunteer positions are common in faculty research labs and can be a great way for students to learn about what conducting human development research entails.
Research for Credit
Students can gain research experience in a faculty research lab by enrolling in independent research credits (EDHD 228, EDHD 386, EDHD 498, EDHD 489).
Honors Program
Students can also gain research experience by participating in the Human Development Honors Program. The Honors Program provides in-depth research training for undergraduate students and culminates in the completion of an Honors Thesis.