The Department of Human Development also offers an interdisciplinary minor in immigration studies that explores the complex and multiple ways in which citizenship is defined and experienced at global, societal, institutional, community, and individual levels. The key focus is on the effect of contemporary conceptualizations of citizenship and their translation into policies and actual everyday practices on the lives of those deemed as immigrants, refugees, or the displaced.

The minor applies a social justice and rights-based philosophy to an examination of citizenship, immigration, emigration, and immigrant lives in transnational, national, and local contexts. A key emphasis of the minor is to explore how discourse on belonging, justice, and displacement intersect in a variety of global, national, and localized contexts.

Internships, Research Opportunities, and More

While all HDEV students are required to take part in an internship as part of the Practicum in Human Development — the final course taken before graduation — students may also choose to perform additional internships or take part in other learning opportunities.

From local human service agencies to schools, healthcare settings, government offices, and Binghamton University offices, the learning opportunities are numerous and diverse. It is not uncommon for students to be hired after graduation by the organizations with which they did their practicums or internships.

These experiences give you a chance to take the knowledge you have gained in the classroom and apply it in meaningful ways on campus or beyond.

Our academic advisor and peer advisors can answer questions about degree planning, course registration, internships, and more. They are also a great resource for information about other programs on campus.

Accelerated/4+1 Degrees

You may also be interested in our accelerated/4+1 degree programs which allow students to complete their bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just 5 years!