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Human Development

Human Development encompasses the development we as human beings encounter through the entire life cycle. Current programs work to improve the lives of individuals and families through education to enhance their emotional, social and personal development. The primary areas of focus include:

Child Care Needs - Group Child Care, Family Day Care, After-School Care and Self-Care, Child Development

Parenting Successfully

Strengthening Families - Education in Intra- and Inter-Personal Skills, includes Family Transition, Adolescent Development, Aging, Caregiver Education and Marriage Education

Adolescent Development - Education to assist Adolescents and Parents of Adolescents, includes Adolescent-Parent Communication, Adolescent Development, Prevention Programs for Youth-at-Risk

Programs


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Senior Living
Center for Parenting
Girl Talk Kid Smart
Parenting Apart
Effective Co-Parenting
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
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For more information about the UT Extension Human Development programs, please contact your local County Extension Representative.


Quick Links


National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org

Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children
www.taeyc.org

Zero to Three
www.zerotothree.org


Family & Consumer Sciences
Human Development Specialists

Matthew (Matt) J. Devereaux, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Extension Child Development Specialist
mdevereaux@utk.edu