Developmental Psychology (24 Credits)

Developmental Psychology is a field of study that aims to explain how children and adults change over time from childhood throughout the lifespan. This interdisciplinary cluster of courses provides an introduction and basic understanding of some of the components of the field as well as more advanced research and specific developmental topics. Students will learn how psychology can be used to understand developmental challenges and risks. Elective courses engage students in learning about other contexts of development, and how these impact developmental growth and change.

Requirements

I. Overview of Psychological Concepts

(3 credits):

CPSYC 1101

Introduction to Psychology

II. Basic Developmental Concepts

Choose one (3 credits):

CPSYC 1401	Lifespan Development	3
CPSYC 2401	Child Psychology	3

III. Applied Research Perspectives

Choose one (3 credits):

CPSYC 2433	Cognitive Psychology	3
CPSYC 2435	Psychology of Learning and Behavior Change	3

IV. Contexts for Developmental Risks

Choose one (3 credits):

CPSYC 2402	Child Homelessness	3
CPSYC 2437	Characteristics of Children and Youth with Special Needs	3

V. Advanced Development Topics

Choose two (6 credits):

CPSYC 3407	Critical Issues in Infancy	3
CPSYC 3409	Psychology of Preadolescence and Adolescence	3
CPSYC 3411	Adult Development	3
CPSYC 3413	Psychology of Women	3

VI. Electives

Choose two (6 credits):

(Substitutions will be considered on an individual basis.)

CHLTH 3300	Child and Adolescent Health	3
CSOCL 2402	Sociology of Family	3
CSOCL 3445	Race, Class and Gender	3
CSOCS 3444	Research Methods in the Social Sciences	3

CSOCS 3444 is strongly recommended for students considering graduate school.