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Human Development
Departmental History
In the spring of 1997, the department of Child Development redesigned the major and expanded its focus to include more attention to families, middle life and aging.
In today's research and best practice, child development is viewed as part of a more expansive and multi-age and multi-system model. The human developmental perspective extends the focus of study beyond childhood, so that parts of the lifespan, such as parenthood, aging, intergenerational relationships and death and dying can be more fully covered.
Time Line
| Year | Event |
| 1911 | Connecticut College founded. |
| 1939 | Child Development becomes a major. Nursery School opens in farmhouse across from Arboretum. |
| 1973 | Connecticut College Program for children with special needs founded. |
| 1996 | Merger of two sites into one Children's Program. |
| 1997 | Department of Child Development becomes Department of Human Development. |
| 2002 | Departmental building renamed Bolles House in honor of early city founders and college patrons. |
| 2006 | Professor Bhatia awarded the College's John King award for excellence in teaching. |
| 2007 | Professor Sheridan is awarded the College Medal. |
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