Human Development/Child Study
| Coordinators: | Linda Allen, Ph.D., LPC |
| Michael Bowling, Ph.D. |
Psychology Faculty:
Deanna
Pledge, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Gold, Ph.D.
Education Faculty:
Leslie Willey, Ph.D.
Sharon
Schneeberger , Ph.D.
The bachelor of arts major in Human Development/Child Study is intended to prepare students for work in a wide range of settings: from working with infants to the elderly. Graduates may be employed at day care centers, nursing homes, hospice facilities, parks and recreation departments, hospitals, fine arts or equine-assisted therapy centers. The Human Development/Child Study major is offered jointly by the Psychology Department and the Education Department.
Requirements for B.A. in Human Development/Child Study
Beyond completion of general degree requirements, the major requires 36 semester hours; 24 hours are required, 12 are elective. A grade of C- or better must be earned in each of the required courses.
Course descriptions for CHS/EDU and PSY courses will be found under those program headings.
Required Courses
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
CHS 114: The Child: Lifespan and Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
PSY 211: Educational Psychology (3 hrs.)
CHS 214: Child Development: Infancy (3 hrs.)
CHS 311: Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
EDU 363: Education and Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hrs.) HDE 340: Practicum (3 hrs.)
HDE 493: Senior Project (3 hrs.)
Elective courses (at least 12 hours) may be drawn from any PSY, EDU or CHS courses. These should be selected by the student in consultation with her advisor from either the Psychology or Education Department to help prepare her for career goals. At least 6 hours of elective credit must be at or above the 300 level.
Independent Study
Independent studies (special studies, tutorials,
readings, projects) may be proposed by students who wish to investigate
a subject not otherwise available. Information about independent
studies may be obtained by contacting a faculty member to sponsor
the study and in the Office of the Registrar.
