Major in Psychology with a Concentration
in Developmental Processes
Requirements for a Major in Psychology, Concentration in Developmental
Processes:
37 to 43 credits.
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.
The four core and four specified area psychology courses are required plus:
PS 210
Child Growth and Development
PS 215
Psychology of Adolescence
or PS 220 Psychology of Aging
PS 325
Psychology of Learning
or PS 345 Cognitive Psychology
PS 380
Physiological Psychology
PS 410
Seminar in Developmental Processes
and three electives selected from the following:
PS 310
Development of Exceptional Children and
Youth
PS 318
Behavior Management
PS 320
Development of Thinking and Knowing
PS 355
Social and Personality Development
PS 400
Internship in Psychology
PS 400 Internship in Psychology is recommended for any student who has not had
an appropriate fieldwork experience.