Human Development Minor

Human Development

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Choose a minor that will enhance a variety of majors.

The Human Development Minor examines the cognitive and psychological development of humans from infancy to old age. Courses will provide you with a core understanding of psychology, including how the mind, brain, and behavior are connected.

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PS-101 General Psychology
Introduction to history of psychology, scientific method, brain/nervous system, development, learning, motivation, sensation/perception, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, cognitive processes, social behavior.
3 credits
PS-210 Developmental Psychology
Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and moral development from conception to adolescence is examined within a framework of various theories.
3 credits
PS-310 Development of Exceptional Children/Youth
Characteristics and needs of children with exceptionalities, including behavior retardation, giftedness, physical or sensory disabilities, and emotional or social maladjustments.
3 credits
PS-312 Psychology of Adolescence
The mental, emotional, social, and physical changes of contemporary adolescence are examined with emphasis on family, peer, and school influence.
3 credits
PS-322 Psychology of Aging
Adulthood and old age are studied with special emphasis on current developmental theories.
3 credits
PS-320 Development of Thinking and Knowing
This course examines the development of human thinking and knowing from Piagetian, information processing, and sociocultural perspectives, with an emphasis on infancy and childhood.
3 credits
PS-355 Social and Personality Development
This course examines social and personality development from Piagetian, neo-Piagetian, and sociocultural perspectives.
3 credits
PS-400 Internship in Psychology
Provides opportunity to advanced students to increase experience through internship with sponsoring community organization, institution, or business under appropriate supervision.
1 to 3 credits

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