Family and Child Psychology
| Family and Child Concentration | 18 units | |
The family and child concentration provides background in the process of child and family development and the related issues of prevention and treatment. This concentration is directed toward students who are preparing for bachelor's-level work with children and families and/or graduate study.
| Required Courses | 18 units | |
| PSYC 345 | Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Psychology of Adult Development | 3 |
| PSYC 410 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| PSYC 445 | Psychology of Family | 3 | Select one of the following: |
| PSYC 455 | Behavioral Science Practicum | 3 |
| PSYC 475 | Research Methods Practicum | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYC 430 | Intervention Strategies for Children | 3 |
| PSYC 450 | Counseling | 3 |
| Recommended Courses | ||
| ENGL 434 | Children's Literature** | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Adult Development | 3 |
| PSYC 390 | Cognition | 3 |
| PSYC 440 | Psychology of Religion** | 3 |
| PSYC 462 | Advanced Research and Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 470 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 230 | Comparative Family Systems* | 3 |
| SOC 358 | Human Diversity** | 3 |
| SOCW 310 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment I*/^ | 3 |
| SOCW 311 | Human Behavior and the Social Environment II*/^ | 3 |
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*Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement. **Meets a General Studies elective requirement. ^Both classes must be taken to fulfill General Studies requirements. |
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Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
