Human Development and Psychology
Homepage for the Human Development and Psychology (HDP) division at GSE&IS
Program Description
The Human Development and Psychology (HDP) Division emphasizes disciplined inquiry aimed at understanding human psychological functioning in relation to educational phenomena and problems, including learning, teaching, socialization, and development. The M.A. and Ph.D. programs prepare students for careers in scholarly research and in teaching with the goal of developing theory and research that has implications for policy and practice as well as theoretical significance. Faculty who are part of HDP also participate in the undergraduate minor program, the Teacher Education Program, and the Educational Leadership Program, and they periodically teach methods and statistics courses.
Degrees Awarded
- Master of Arts
- Doctor of Philosophy
| Program Information | People | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Program Goals | Faculty and Staff | Student Handbooks |
| Ph.D. Program | Alumni | Plan of Study Forms |
| M.A. Program | Web Resources |
| Division Head | Division Graduate Advisor | Division Administrative Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Rashmita Mistry |
Ingris Hernandez | Ronisa Wilkins Shoate |
| mistry@gseis.ucla.edu | ihernandez@gseis.ucla.edu | shoate@gseis.ucla.edu |
| 310-206-3264 | 310-825-8367 |
