Student Advising and FAQ

Your Advisors

Main Advisors:

All students are assigned to a main advisor. These advisors answer questions about Human Development major requirements, concentrations within the major, degree roadmaps, unit counts, General Education (GE) requirements, and overlays.

Human Development's advisors are Natalie Nelson and Andrea Weicker; they are housed in the Student Service Center (SSC).

For students with last names between A - Mc, Natalie Nelson is your advisor:
You can make a zoom appointment with Natalie via Bay Advisor.
Natalie’s email is: natalie.nelson@csueastbay.edu

For students with last names between Md-Z, Andrea Weicker is your advisor:
You can make a zoom appointment with Andrea via Bay Advisor.
Andrea's email is: andrea.weicker@csueastbay.edu

Human Development Faculty Advisors:

You are welcome to discuss graduate school and career advice with your assigned faculty advisor. Contact information for your major advisor is available on the Human Development Faculty Profiles page. The Faculty Office Hours page displays availability and contact information. You can also go to The Bay Advisor to set up appointments with many faculty members.

Faculty advisors are determined by students’ last names:

Who can help me with career advising?

Academic Advising & Career Development AACE offers a number of career development services
Whether your academic plans extend beyond your Bachelor’s degree or not, your Faculty Advisor can provide a wealth of information on what lies beyond your time at CSUEB.

Where do I find out information about about PACE?

Where do I find out information about ADT?

If you graduated from community college with an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (ADT), you can contact the Associate’s Degree Transfer or ADT Advisor, Wendy Herbert: adt_advising@csueastbay.edu

Where do I go to find and enroll in courses?

Your first stop in answering this question should be the HDEV/WOST department’s Program Description page. Here you can find the Department’s Degree Roadmap. Not only does it list all of the major concentration requirements, it also provides suggested 2- and 3-year course plans.
To help you search the for available classes and get enrolled, the university provides some excellent step-by-step enrollment instructions to guide you through the process: How To Register For Classes.
Quickly access the Class Search to see what courses are currently available: MyCSUEB.

What are the required courses for Human Development Majors?

The roadmap provides the requirements for the major: Human Development Degree Roadmap.

For their Senior Concentration courses, Human Development majors must choose from the following 5 Concentrations:

Early Childhood Development
Childhood Development
Adolescent Development
Adult Development and Gerontology
Women's Development

It is important for all students to consult a Human Development faculty advisor on their progress in the major and to help with course selection.

Where can I find the Degree Roadmap?

Degree Roadmap

Here is the link: Human Development Degree Roadmap.

You can also find this link under "Program Description."

What courses do I need to complete for a Human Development Minor?

A Minor in Human Development requires the completion of 16 units of 300 or 400 level courses with the prefix HDEV. Please note that if you declared the Minor in the quarter system you will need to consult a faculty advisor.

How do I declare or change my major, minor, or concentration?

You can find general information on the following page: Declaring or Changing Majors, Minors, or Options.

You can find the change of major/minor form at Student Records Forms. Click on "Change of Major/Minor/Concentration: (eForm on BaySync)"

You must get the required signatures, and submit to the corresponding office listed at the bottom of the form.

Can I complete two concentrations in my Human Development major?

Yes, you can complete two concentrations! To do that you need to take 10-12 units in each concentration. Students may not double-count any courses toward two concentrations.

Please note that if you started the double concentration in the quarter system you will need to consult a faculty advisor.

How do I apply for graduation?

Check the University "Before Applying for Graduation" page.

To determine your expected graduation date, meet with your major and academic advisors. Remember that you must check with CLASS Undergraduate Advising for general education requirements. Additionally, meet with other counselor that you may have worked with, such as someone who works with Project IMPACT, Project EXCEL, EOP, etc.)

To apply for graduation, log in to MyCSUEB with your NetID and password. Under “Student Center ,” select the “Apply for Graduation” link and follow the prompts to select the degree and term for your graduation. Remember to check Important Dates to view the deadlines to file for graduation. After you apply for graduation, there is a graduation filing fee that will be applied to your student account.

If you have completed the requirements for a Minor, complete a Minor Check with your Minor Department.

Where can I go for tutoring and help with writing?

Student Center for Academic Achievement (SCAA) info: https://www.csueastbay.edu/scaa/
A word of caution regarding the recent proliferation of apps and AI technology that claim to provide real-time writing support: as exciting as some of these advances sound, we are currently recommending a cautious approach in the adoption of these technologies in favor of the human-to-human services currently available at CSUEB.

How do I get involved with the department community?

How can I connect with other Human Development majors?
- Contact the Human Development Club through our social networking page: Connect-Follow-Like. The faculty advisor for the Club is Dr. Xeno Rasmusson.

Are there any resources for personal emergencies, basic need support, or mental health issues?

East Bay Cares is your one-stop shop to connect with CSUEB services and works hard to ensure a safe and supportive campus environment.
- Personal Support (e.g., counseling services, mental health crisis)
- Basic Needs resources (e.g., food pantry, emergency bill pay)
- Academic Accommodations (e.g., Accessibility services)
- Financial Aid Emergency
- Confidential Campus Advocate (e.g., sexual assault, violence survivor support

How can I keep up with CSUEB events?

University Events Calendar
Baysync
Sign up for the newsletter from the Diversity and Inclusion Student Center (DISC).
Look up student groups on campus: Get Involved

I have taken classes in the quarter system - What classes do I still need in order to finish my degree or minor?

Students who have transitioned from the quarter system to the semester system do not follow the degree roadmap for semesters (shown above). Please consult a faculty advisor (Faculty Profiles) for advising on how to finalize your degree or minor.