Description
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It differs from other fields that are concerned with the human condition in that it uses the scientific method. Psychologists attempt to understand the workings of individuals, animals and groups. Psychologists work in a variety of settings including universities and colleges, clinics and hospitals, business and industry, government agencies, law enforcement and the military. Psychology can be an academic or research discipline or an applied science.
The Psychology Department offers two majors. All psychology students are required to take a common core of courses in the foundations of psychology.
The Developmental Psychology major is designed for those students who wish to prepare themselves for careers in various helping professions immediately upon graduation. A Developmental Psychology major prepares students for careers in child care, child welfare and family life education. Through practica and special projects, a student can acquire expertise in working with a particular population. The Developmental Psychology major, with supporting courses, is designed to meet the academic requirements for provisional certification as a family life educator (CFLE) from the national Council on Family Relations.
Degree Requirements
Developmental Psychology Major 34-39 cr.
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| | | cr. |
| PYC 100 | Introductory Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 233 | Human Relationships and Guidance | | 3 |
| PYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 351 | Family Development | | 3 |
| PYC 440 | Cross-Cultural Socialization | | 3 |
| PYC 451 | Psychology of Death and Dying | | 3 |
| PYC 473 | Basic Practicum | | 1-5 |
| PYC 491 | Research in Developmental Psychology | | 3 |
| One of the following: 3 cr. |
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| PYC 260 | Social Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 407 | Physiological Psychology | | 3 |
| Two of the following: 6 cr. |
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| PYC 234 | Infancy/Early Childhood Development | | 3 |
| PYC 236 | Middle Childhood/Adolescent Development | | 3 |
| PYC 256 | Adult Development and Aging | | 3 |
| One of the following: 3 cr. |
| | | cr. |
| STA 225 | Elementary Statistics | | 3 |
| PYC 201 | Research Methods I | | 3 |
| PYC 341 | Psychology of Personality | | 3 |
Required core and supporting courses for Family Life Educator Certification. (See Developmental Psychology advisor.)
NCFR Certification in Family Life Education 24 Credits*
| Developmental Psychology Courses |
| | | cr. |
| PYC 233 | Human Relationships and Guidance | | 3 |
| PYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 351 | Family Development | | 3 |
| PYC 440 | Cross-Cultural Socialization | | 3 |
| PYC 473 | Basic Practicum | | 1-5 |
| UDM Core Courses 6 Credits |
| | | cr. |
| ETH 359 | Ethics and Public Policy (Core 6A) | | 3 |
| CJS 483 | Family Violence (Core 6B) OR | | 3 |
| ADS 417 | Chemical Dependence (Core 6B) | | |
| Required Supporting courses 18 Credits |
| | | cr. |
| ADS 436 | Family Theory and Therapy | | 3 |
| BUS 290 | Personal Finance | | 3 |
| CST 204 | Interpersonal Communication | | 3 |
| HUS 422 | Ethics in Human Services | | 3 |
| LA 230 | Family Law | | 3 |
| PYC 275 | Human Sexuality | | 3 |
* Students with other UDM majors or bachelor degrees from other institutions must complete the full approved program (39 credits)
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