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, human services 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.
| One of the following: 3 cr. |
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| PYC 2600 | Social Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 4070 | Advanced Psychobiology | | 3 |
| Two of the following: 6 cr. |
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| PYC 2340 | Infancy/Early Childhood Development | | 3 |
| PYC 2360 | Middle Childhood/Adolescent Development | | 3 |
| PYC 2560 | Adult Development and Aging | | 3 |
| One of the following: 3 cr. |
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| STA 2250 | Elementary Statistics | | 3 |
| PYC 2010 | Research Methods I | | 3 |
| PYC 3410 | Psychology of Personality | | 3 |
Family Life Education Certification
Required core and supporting courses for Family Life Education Certification. (See Developmental Psychology advisor.)
NCFR Certification in Family Life Education for Developmental Psychology majors- 24 Credits
| UDM Core Courses (9 credits) |
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| ETH 3590 | Ethics and Public Policy (core 6A) | | 3 |
| CJS 4830 | Family Violence (core 6B), or | | 3, or |
| ADS 4170 | Chemical Dependence & Youth (core 6B) | | 3 |
| PYC 2750 | Human Sexuality (core 5D) | | 3 |
| Required Supporting courses 15 Credits |
| | | cr. |
| ADS 4360 | Family Theory and Therapy | | 3 |
| BUS 2900 | Personal Finance | | 3 |
| CST 2040 | Interpersonal Communication | | 3 |
| HUS 4220 | Ethics in Human Services | | 3 |
| LEGA 2300 | Family Law | | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology Courses |
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| PYC 2330 | Human Relationships and Guidance | | 3 |
| PYC 2500 | Developmental Psychology | | 3 |
| PYC 3510 | Family Development | | 3 |
| PYC 4400 | Cross-Cultural Socialization | | 3 |
| PYC 4730 | Basic Practicum | | 1-5 |
*Students with other UDM majors or bachelor degrees from other institutions must complete the full NCFR Approved Program (39 credits).
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