Human Development Concentration in Psychology

Professor Jan Lynch, Coordinator

The Concentration in Human Development has two purposes:

1. To provide focused coursework for students who plan to pursue a post-graduate degree in counseling psychology or school psychology
2. To prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of careers that involve designing and/or implementing programs for children, adolescents, and/or the elderly

Successful completion of the following seven courses is required:

• PSYC 101 (Introduction to Psychology)
• PSYC 205 (Research Methods) or SOCI 251 or CJUS/POLI/I.R. 340 Public Affairs Inquiry
• PSYC 210 (Child Development)
• PSYC 211 (Adolescent Development)
• PSYC 212 (Adult Development and Aging)

Two courses chosen from:

• PSYC 300 (Tests and Measurements)
• PSYC 315 (Personality)
• PSYC 316 (Internship)
• PSYC 325 (Social Psychology)
• PSYC 340 (Cognition)

To apply for the concentration, students must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher in the courses completed at the time of application. At least three courses not offered in the Major are required for a Concentration