Child Development, B.S.

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This degree is appropriate for individuals wishing to work in childcare agencies and/or social services agencies that cater to the growth and development of children or students wishing to pursue graduate studies in psychology or education. Students will receive a grounding in psychology courses that will provide an understanding of theory and practices related to working with children and adolescents. They will also receive basic instruction in educational courses to provide them with an understanding of the psychosocial and physical development of children.

Required Courses

General Education Core

ENG 1252 - Argumentative Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 1272 - Analytical Writing Credit(s): 3
ENG 2322 - Research Writing Credit(s): 3
HUM 3140 - Children’s Literature Credit(s): 3
HUM 3710 - Ethics Credit(s): 3
Humanities - Electives Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2010 - Foundations of Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2800 - Introduction To Sociology Credit(s): 3
BIO 1110 - Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 39

Child Development Core

CD 1100 - Socio-Cultural Found of Education Credit(s): 3
MA 1020 - Foundations of Mathematics II Credit(s): 3
ES 2210 - Principles of Fitness and Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ES 3700 - Motor Learning & Development Credit(s): 3
ES 4010 - First Aid, CPR and AED Credit(s): 1
ES 4810 - Adapted Physical Education Credit(s): 3
PSY 1750 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity Credit(s): 3
PSY 2010 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2300 - Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
PSY 2510 - Theories of Counseling Credit(s): 3
PSY 2520 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2780 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3750 - Interviewing Strategies for Helpers Credit(s): 3
PSY 3770 - Assessment in Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4370 - Child Psychology Theory & Application Credit(s): 3
PSY 4510 - Learning and Cognition Credit(s): 3
PSY 4520 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4530 - Health Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4560 - Drugs and Addictions Credit(s): 3
PSY 4910 - Child and Adolescent Internship Credit(s): 3
PSY 4911 - Child and Adolescent Internship II Credit(s): 2
SS 2810 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 66

Approved Electives: 15 Credits

Approved - Elective Credit(s): 15

Preparatory Core 1

ENG 1000 - Introduction to College Reading Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements, not required for CPS students
ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 ** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
MA 1005 - Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
** Preparatory course, does not count towards degree requirements
Credits / Units: 9