Developmental Psychology, B.A.
The Major in Developmental Psychology consists of 45 credit hours in psychology and related fields.
Required courses include:
Major and Major-Related Courses
| PSY 101 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 211 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 218 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY 222 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| PSY 289 | Psychology of Language and Communication | 3 |
| PSY 299 | Contemporary and Professional Issues in Psychology | 2 |
| PSY 311 | Research Design | 3 |
| PSY 315 | Human Thought and Learning | 4 |
PSY XXX
| Psychology elective | 3 |
| PSY 337 | Internship in Psychology | 0-15 |
| PSY 353 | Senior Study | 3 |
Choice of one of the following tracks that includes 12 additional credit hours in psychology or related fields
For students not seeking a designation of a specific track – these 12 hours can be chosen with an advisor.
Child Trauma and Resilience Track:
| PSY 232 | Child Trauma and Resilience | 3 |
| PSY 324 | Child Poverty and Inequality | 3 |
One of the following:
| PSY 331 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Theories and Techniques in Counseling | 3 |
One of the following:
| PSY 244 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY 248 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 349 | Selected Topics in Criminal Justice | 1-4 |
Community Psychology Track:
| PSY 224 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 221 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Community Psychology and Social Justice | 3 |
One of the following:
| SOC 328 | Global Feminisms | 3 |
| SOC 326 | Social Movements | 3 |
| SOC 320 | Development and Globalization | 3 |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Issues and Foundations of Sustainability | 3 |
| SUS 101 | Environmental Issues and Foundations of Sustainability | 3 |
| PHL 207 | Contemporary Philosophy | 3 |
| PHL 249 | Selected Topics | 1-4 |
Note for PHL 207 and PHL 249: These courses are options for the minor only when focused on the issues of Justice; check the course title in Highlander Hub and consult your academic advisor or the course instructor to be sure.
Relationship and Sexual Health Track:
Six credit hours from the following courses, with a maximum of 3 credit hours from psychology courses (PSY)
| GWS 101 | Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies | 3 |
| PSY 289 | Psychology of Language and Communication | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Theories and Techniques in Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 336 | Community Psychology and Social Justice | 3 |
| SOC 215 | Sociology of Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC 328 | Global Feminisms | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
A double major in Developmental Psychology combined with any of the following is not permitted: Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychology with Counseling Track.