Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
Concentration: Early Childhood Education
The Psychology major explores multiple perspectives of human thought processes and behavior, biological, behavioral, cognitive, socio-cultural and developmental. Upon completion of the concentration in Early Childhood, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of early childhood development in creating, implementing and assessing age-appropriate learning experiences
- Integrate developmental theories in teaching and classroom management approaches that address the needs of diverse learners in preschool and child development settings.
General Education Requirements – 55 credits
Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
PSS100 |
Academic Strategies |
3 |
COM146 |
Communication |
3 |
CIS101 |
Computer Literacy |
3 |
ENG101A |
Reading and Composition |
3 |
HIS101 |
American History |
3 |
MTH115 |
College Algebra |
3 |
PSY221 |
Psychology |
3 |
ENG101B |
Critical Thinking, Reading & Writing |
3 |
BIO151 |
Introduction to Biology |
3 |
ART220 |
Introduction to Film |
3 |
ENG204 |
Interdisciplinary Reading, Writing, and Research |
3 |
SOC230 |
Sociology |
3 |
POL241 |
American Government |
3 |
PSC152 |
Physical Science |
3 |
PHL263 |
Social Ethics |
3 |
PHL271 |
Philosophy |
3 |
PHY154 |
Physics I with Lab |
4 |
SSC304 |
World Religions |
3 |
Psychology Core Requirements – 42 credits
Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
PSY421 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
PSY312 |
Lifespan Development |
3 |
PSY322 |
Personality Theories |
3 |
PSY302 |
Learning Theory |
3 |
PSY375 |
Biological Basis of Behavior |
3 |
PSY411 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
PSY321 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
PSY301 |
Psychological Testing and Assessment |
3 |
PSY389 |
Cross-Cultural Psychology |
3 |
PSY476 |
Counseling |
3 |
PSY311 |
Experimental Psychology |
3 |
PSY403 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
PSY422 |
Psychology of the Family |
3 |
PSY355 |
Child Growth and Development |
3 |
Concentration Requirements – 24 credits
Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
EDU325 |
Infant and Toddler Growth and Development |
3 |
EDU335 |
Introduction to Children with Special Needs |
3 |
EDU345 |
Observation and Assessment |
3 |
EDU355 |
Curriculum and Intervention Strategies for Young Children |
3 |
EDU365 |
Teaching Young Children in a Diverse Society |
3 |
EDU425 |
Administration I: Program Management |
3 |
EDU435 |
Administration II: Leadership and Supervision |
3 |
EDU445 |
Advancing the Profession |
3 |
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