The Human Development minor is open to students who are not majoring in psychology (psychology majors may take a concentration in human development) and are interested in exploring the biological, behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and social factors that shape human development.
The minor requires 18 credits, which includes required and elective courses.
REQUIRED COURSES |
PY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology (Required) |
3 |
PY 122 |
Lifespan Development (Required) |
3 |
The above two courses are required, plus six credits in Human Development from the following list: |
PY 205 |
Child Psychology |
3 |
PY 206 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
PY 207 |
Adult Development |
3 |
PY 308 |
Psychology of the Exceptional Child |
3 |
PY 404 |
Death and Dying |
3 |
ELECTIVE COURSES
Please select six credits from the following list of electives: |
Course # |
Description |
Credits |
PY 209 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PY 218 |
Forensic Treatment & Correction |
3 |
PY 230 |
Biological Bases of Behavior |
3 |
PY 265 |
Psychology of Women |
3 |
PY 240 |
Psychology of Black Americans |
3 |
PY 280 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
PY 285 |
Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
PY 325 |
Forensic Psychology |
3 |
PY 340 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
PY 380 |
Family Counseling |
3 |
PY 382 |
Counseling for the Aged, Sick & Dying |
3 |
PY 384 |
Counseling for Alcohol/Drug Addiction |
3 |
PY 430 |
Crisis Intervention |
3 |
PY 488 |
Domestic Violence Seminar |
3 |
TOTAL: 18 CREDITS
Transfer students who wish to transfer course work from other institutions for this minor must obtain approval from the Director of Undergraduate Psychology program. Transfer students must take a minimum of 12 credits at Carlow University, six of which are in human development.
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