
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
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For more information about the UT Extension Human Development programs, please contact your local County Extension Representative.
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