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.