Human Development (Minor)
College of Human Ecology
Program Description
Completing a minor in Human Development (HD) may be useful for students who are aiming for careers that involve interacting with children, teens, or older adults. Students are required to take one of three introductory courses in Human Development, plus four more HD classes. Students electing the minor may specialize in a particular age group or area in HD.
Open to all Cornell University Undergraduates (except for Human Development and Psychology majors.)
Academic Standards
Grade Requirements
Each course must be completed with a grade of B- or better to count toward the minor. If a course is offered only S-U, a grade of SX is acceptable.
Minor Declaration Information
You will not be assigned a HD faculty advisor and are responsible for tracking your own progress.
During the semester in which you are planning to graduate:
- submit a copy of the Application to Graduate with a Minor in Human Development and
- email an unofficial copy of your transcript to Emma Herbst
Upon verification that you have completed all of the requirements for the minor, your college registrar will be notified, and your final transcript will indicate that you earned a minor in Human Development.