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Developmental Psychology Concentration
Developmental Psychology Concentration
The Developmental Psychology Concentration is appropriate for students who plan to undertake advanced work in Developmental Psychology. It would also be useful for those who seek future employment in such related fields as counseling and clinical psychology, education, and human services.
The concentration consists of a minimum of 12 credits selected from two groups of courses. Courses in Group I examine the interrelationships among perceptual, cognitive, social, personality, and physical dimensions in the developing individual as well as the context in which development occurs. Courses in Group II provide opportunities for in-depth exploration of developmental issues through basic research, special projects in applied developmental psychology, or internships.
Group I
Three of the following are required
| PSY 2810 | Cognitive Development | 3 cr. |
| PSY 2820 | Perceptual Development | 3 cr. |
| PSY 2830 | Socio-Emotional and Personality Development | 3 cr. |
| PSY 2840 | Developmental Psychopathology | 3 cr. |
| PSY 2260 | Gerontology | 3 cr. |
Group II
One of the following is required
| PSY 3220 | Advanced Child Psychology | 3 cr. |
| PSY 4810/4820 | Practicum in Psychology* | 3 cr. 9 hr. / 6 cr. 18 hr. |
| PSY 4950/4960 | Internship in Psychology* | 6 cr 18 hr. / 12 cr. 36 hr. |
| PSY 4900 | Independent Study* | 1-6 cr. 3-18 hr. |
*These courses should be related to Developmental Psychology.
