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Psychology Department
Human Development BA
 
The BA program in Human Development allows students to select a program of studies in either Adulthood and Aging or Child and Family Studies. The combination of an in-depth knowledge of the principles and theories of human development as well as a stringent background in basic and applied research provides students with the skills for immediate job placement as well as the necessary background to continue their education at the graduate level. Students who major in Human Development will design a multi-disciplinary learning agreement that provides them with information from psychology and related disciplines relevant to their particular interests. All Human Development students will also be required to complete two semesters of field placements. Majors will be accepted into the Human Development Program in their junior year following an application process.

Psychology


Human Development Major - Arts and Sciences, B.A. Degree

48cr

A. Core Requirements24 cr
  • Psy 100 - Principles of Human Behavior
  • Psy 280 - Analysis of Psychological Data
  • Psy 290 - Research Methods in Psychology
  • Psy 322 - Child Psychology
  • Psy 323 - Adolescent Psychology
  • Hdv 120 - Fundamentals of Gerontology
  • Hdv 400* - Research Designs and Applications in Human Development
B. Electives9 cr
  • Upper division electives under approved multidisciplinary learning agreement
C. Cognate Requirements15 cr
  • Gst 303 - Career Awareness II
  • Gst 498* - Internship
  • One of the following two courses:
  • One of the following three courses:
    • Hdv 325 - Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan
    • Cps 391 - Introduction to Family Systems
    • Soc 351 - The Changing Modern Family
  • One of the following two courses:
    • Com 212 - Interpersonal Communication
    • Cps 310 - Introduction to Counseling
Note: A grade of C- or better must be earned in all Core courses in Section A above.
*Gst 498 and Hdv 400 must be taken concurrently.
 Last Updated: 7/9/07