The concentration is ONLY for majors in early childhood and childhood education teacher programs

The requirements for early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2) are described under the Department of Early Childhood and Art Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin. The requirements for childhood education teacher (grades 1-6) programs are described under the Department of Childhood, Bilingual and Special Education in the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Students who major in either of these programs and who elect a concentration in psychology must complete at least 30 credits in the Psychology Department, including all required courses for the concentration, with a grade of C- or higher in each course.

Concentration requirements (30 credits)

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CONCENTRATION IN PSYCHOLOGY

A, B, C, AND D:

1. All of the following:
   • Psychology 1000 Introductory Psychology
   • Psychology 2210 Introductory Child Psychology
   • Psychology 3220 Cognitive Development
2. Two of the following
   • Psychology 2100 Social Psychology
   • Psychology 2600 Mind, Brain and Behavior
   • Psychology 2810 Psychological Disorders I
3. Two of the following
   • Psychology 3230 Social and Personality Development of Children
   • Psychology 3240 Psychological and Developmental Disorders of Childhood
   • Psychology 3270 Psychology of the Family
4. THREE additional advanced electives in psychology: Courses numbered 3000 and above, which may include a third course from C above

Notes

• There is no order in which requirements (A) through (D) must be taken; please note that some courses require specific prerequisite(s).
• *Early Childhood Education majors are strongly advised to include Psychology 3400 Statistics as one of the advanced electives.