Child and Adolescent Psychology

The specialization in child and adolescent psychology is designed for students interested in pursuing further education (masters or doctorate) in preparation for a career in counseling or clinical psychology focusing specifically on children and/or adolescents. Students pursuing this track will receive applied training and fieldwork in an area of their choosing within a social services setting working, focusing specifically on the needs of minors.

• PSY 139 - Child Abuse and Family Violence (3)
• PSY 172 - Developmental Psychopathology (3)

Select 2 of: (6)

• PSY 113 - Learning in Children and Adolescents Across Cultures (3)
• PSY 118 - Interventions for Children with Disabilities (3)
• PSY 138 - Nonprofit Management (3)
• PSY 155 - Psychological Testing (3)
• PSY 165 - Behavioral Psychopharmacology (3)
• PSY 175 - Human Sexuality (3)
• PSY 188 - Crisis Intervention (3)
• PSY 193 - Research Assistantship (3)

Minors and double majors worth considering:

art, biology, business administration, child development, cultural studies, history, religious studies, social work, sociology, Spanish studies, women's studies.