Psychology Major, Concentration in Developmental Processes

This concentration provides background for students planning careers related to developmental disabilities, special education, child and adolescent services, or hospital and nursing home programs for the disabled or aging. Developmental Process is especially recommended for students in education.

Requirements for a Major in Psychology, Concentration in Developmental Processes

37 to 43 credits.

Required Courses(25 credits)
PS-101General Psychology3
PS-275Psychological Statistics4
PS-276Research Methods3
PS-307Applied Research Methods3
Select at least four of the following, including one from each of the four different areas:12
Developmental
PS-210
Developmental Psychology
PS-312
Psychology of Adolescence
PS-322
Psychology of Aging
Social Psychology
PS-250
Social Psychology
PS-252
Applied Social Psychology
Personality and Abnormal Psychology
PS-330
Theories of Personality
PS-335
Abnormal Psychology
PS-340
Psychological Testing and Measurement
Learning and Cognition
PS-325
Psychology of Learning
PS-345
Cognitive Psychology
Biopsychosocial Processes
PS-280
Sensation and Perception
PS-380
PS-222
Introduction to Health Psychology
Concentration in Developmental Processes(24 credits)
PS-210Developmental Psychology3
PS-312Psychology of Adolescence3
or PS-322 Psychology of Aging
PS-325Psychology of Learning3
or PS-345 Cognitive Psychology
PS-3803
PS-410Capstone: Seminar in Developmental Psychology3
Select three of the following electives:9
PS-310
Development of Exceptional Children/Youth
PS-318
Behavior Management Techniques
PS-320
Development of Thinking and Knowing
PS-355
Social and Personality Development
PS-400
Internship in Psychology 1
Total Credits49
1

PS-400 is recommended for any student who has not had an appropriate fieldwork experience.