Psychology: Developmental (BA.PSY.DEV)

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Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts program in Psychology will be able to:

Read, understand, and critique the classic and contemporary research literature.
Design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and successfully present scientific research.
Speak and write effectively in the discourse of the discipline.
Evaluate their own unique interests, abilities, career, and life goals.
Pursue advanced graduate training and/or careers in civil and criminal justice or in education.

All required psychology courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Developmental Psychology

This concentration is designed for students who have a particular interest in child and adolescent psychology. Students who intend to pursue graduate training in Developmental Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology are encouraged to take this concentration. Students seeking licensure in Elementary Education or Special Education may also choose this concentration if they have obtained a passing score on the PRAXIS II licensure exam. It is recommended that the student take this exam at the end of their freshman year.

Complete the following courses required of all Psychology majors (26 cr):

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr
PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality 3 cr
PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3151 - Psychological Research I 4 cr
PSY 3152 - Psychological Research II 4 cr
PSY 3410 - Biopsychology 3 cr

and complete these courses for the Concentration in Developmental Psychology (15 cr):

Complete at least one of these courses:
PSY 2110 - Educational Psychology 3 cr
PSY 2210 - Applied Behavior Analysis I 3 cr
and complete both of these courses:
PSY 3150 - Cognitive Development 3 cr
PSY 3240 - Social Development 3 cr
and complete at least one of these courses:
PSY 3060 - Child Psychopathology 3 cr
PSY 3220 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 cr
and complete at least one of these courses:
PSY 4020 - Psychological Testing 3 cr
PSY 4030 - Language and Thought 3 cr
PSY 4050 - Nature and Nurture 3 cr

(Credits required for the major: 41 cr)

And complete the college's Gen Ed requirements

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Note: These Gen Ed courses are strongly recommended:
BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr
BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr
MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr
MAT 2022 - Statistics II 3 cr