Overview

The Human Development - Active Learning Across the Lifespan programme from Pacific Oaks College is designed for students who wish to gain a more holistic perspective of human development. The coursework in this on-campus programme focuses on different life phases and addresses learning issues across multiple life stages.

Students pursuing the B.A. Human Development: Active Learning Across the Lifespan in person at the Pasadena campus may also have the opportunity to enroll in online courses. The credit for Learning from Experience option allows students to accelerate their progress toward a human development bachelor’s degree by receiving undergraduate credit for the experience they have gained in the workplace.

Career

Students can go into these careers:

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Social and Human Service Assistan

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Play Across the Lifespan

Social and Political Contexts of Human Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00

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More details

Students are accepted year-round.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the B.A. programme is open to any person who meets entrance requirements as outlined below. Applicants will be judged on their overall ability to successfully complete an undergraduate degree programme.

Generally, a high school cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. However, applicants with a cumulative high school GPA below 2.0 will be considered for admission with the submission of additional required documents.

Applicants with college level studies will be expected to demonstrate an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. It is required that transcripts are submitted from all undergraduate schools where credit was received to support the application and request for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year

Additional Details

Upper Division Courses: $890

Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Pasadena

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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