Human Development

Human Development is a yearlong course required of all sophomores that meets weekly and is taught by the Health Center faculty and staff.   Other outside speakers and guest presenters are also featured from time to time.  The purpose of the course is to introduce students to healthy lifestyle choices by teaching them the physiological and psychological underpinnings of health and wellness.  Topics discussed throughout the year include (but are not restricted to) human sexuality, drug and alcohol awareness, stress management, the physiology of healthy diet and exercise, and adolescent psychological issues.  The course is graded Pass/Fail and is both test and project based.