Child and Family Studies Track

This track provides an opportunity for students to examine development from infancy through late adulthood by the integration of theory and practice.  There is a focus on the individual and individuals in a family context.  This course of study supports students who wish to work in applied settings with children and families after graduation, as well as those who wish to continue to graduate study. 

To complete both the child and family studies track, and the psychology major the following courses are required: 

PS101 -- Introduction to Psychology
PS301/PS301L -- Experimental Design and Analysis (with lab)
PS261 -- Child Development
PS262 -- Adolescent Development
PS326 -- Psychobiology
PS332/PS332L -- Learning and Behavior (with lab)
PS342 -- Prejudice and Discrimination
PS365 -- Adulthood and Aging
PS435 --Tests and Measurement
PS455 -- Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
OR
PS457 -- Psychopathology
SC275 -- Family Violence

two PS electives and an approved senior seminar

Coordinator:  Dr. Sheri Young.