The minor is designed to give students in Liberal Studies and other majors a broad knowledge base in child development. Biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development are examined with opportunities to explore development in the contexts of family and culture. The minor builds upon students' critical thinking skills by stressing the research base of the current knowledge in the field. At the same time, applications of that research, especially as they apply to teaching, are explored. This minor complements one's training in majors such as Liberal Studies, Psychology, or Recreation Administration by its emphasis on approaching child development as a coherent whole and as a scientific area of study.

Required Courses

CD/EDUC 207/CD 209/PSY 256

CD 324 Guiding Children

CD 329 Research Methods - Child Development

CD 350 Developmental Issues in Education

PSY 201 or PSY 202 General Psychology (D4)

STAT 217 Intro to Statistical Concepts/Methods

Elective: PSY/CD 306, PSY 419, 420, 421, 456, 460

An interdisciplinary minor that prepares students in various majors whose careers will be directly or indirectly related to gerontology.  The certificate program is available to upgrade the skills and increase the knowledge of persons already in the field of gerontology. Coursework includes the psychological, biological, and social aspects of aging; changing roles; stress related problems; and an understanding of the impact of an aging population on social, economic, and political institutions.  Among the requirements for admission to the program is a minimum GPA of 3.00. All applicants will be reviewed by the faculty coordinator.

Required core

KINE 408 Exercise/Health Promotion for Sr Adults

PSY 318 Psychology of Aging

SOC 326 Sociology of the Life Cycle  

FSN 315 Nutrition in Aging  

Advisor approved electives (8) from: PHIL 339; PSY 256, 310, 317, 459; SCOM 418

Gerontology-related Fieldwork: May be fulfilled as an elective in the student's major or it may be challenged due to previous work.

Psychology

The minor provides students with a broad background in the principles of psychology in order to develop an appreciation of the human element in the world around them, complement their professional training, and enhance their personal development and interpersonal effectiveness. Students whose primary job responsibilities will require dealing with people should find employment opportunities increased and career advancement enhanced. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Psychology and Child Development Department for information and application forms.  Minimum of 13 units 300-400 level courses required.

Required courses

PSY 201/202 General Psychology (D4)

STAT 217/221/251 (B1) or STAT 321 (B6)

Select two of the following

PSY 252/PSY 254/PSY 256 (4)
(Only one of PSY 252, 254 or 256 can be counted in the minor)

 PSY 305 Personality (4)

 PSY 340 Biopsychology (4) (B5)

 PSY 405 Abnormal Psychology (4)

Select 12 additional units: PSY elective courses (300–400 level)