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Psychology Concentration: Child Psychology
Degree Requirements
As an alternative to the General Psychology curriculum, psychology majors may elect to pursue a concentration in Child Psychology. The
Child Psychology concentration offers a strong foundation in current theory and research in the field of child psychology. This
concentration will be of interest to students planning careers in areas such as child therapy, child advocacy, education, or school
psychology. The concentration is also appropriate for students planning to enter graduate school in child psychology or related areas.
See requirements for students who enrolled at Eastern in Fall 2010 or later
See requirements for students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2008, but before Fall 2010
See requirements for students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2007, but before Fall 2008
See requirements for students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2004, but before Fall 2007
Students who enrolled at Eastern in Fall 2010 or later
The minimum 46 hours of course work in psychology (exclusive of PSY 100) completed by students following the Child Psychology curriculum must satisfy the course requirements listed below. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
| Recommended course to meet LAC |
| BIO |
202/203 |
Human Biology (Lecture/Lab) |
Courses Required of All Psychology Majors
Students should follow this course sequence |
| PSY |
101 |
Introduction to the Major (1 credit) |
| PSY |
227 |
Behavioral Science Statistics (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
247 |
Research Methods I (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
327 |
Research Methods II (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
419 |
History and Systems |
| PSY |
402 |
Current Research in Child Psychology |
Required Course
Students must complete one required course: |
| PSY |
205 |
Learning |
Developmental Courses
Students must complete two courses from the following list |
| PSY |
204 |
Psychology of the Infant and Toddler |
| PSY |
206 |
Psychology of Childhood |
| PSY |
208 |
Psychology of Adolescence |
Individual Differences
Students must complete one course from the following list |
| PSY |
302 |
Child Psychopathology |
Biological Bases of Behavior
Students must complete one course from the following list |
| PSY |
318 |
Sensation and Perception |
| PSY |
418 |
Physiological Psychology |
| PSY |
430 |
Human Neuropsychology |
Specialized Courses
Students must complete three courses from the following list |
| PSY |
230 |
Family Psychology |
| PSY |
306 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY |
407 |
Learning II: Theories and Issues
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| PSY |
410 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements |
| PSY |
435 |
Controversies in Child Psychology |
| PSY |
460 |
Special Topic Seminar |
| PSY |
496 |
Field Experience/Internship (Group) |
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or |
| PSY |
497 |
Field Experience/Internship (Individualized) |
Elective
Students should complete any ONE psychology course as an elective |
Students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2008, but before Fall 2010
The minimum 39 hours of course work in psychology (exclusive of PSY 100) completed by students following the concentration in the Psychology of Children and Youth must satisfy the course requirements listed below. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
| Recommended course to meet LAC |
| BIO |
202/203 |
Human Biology (Lecture/Lab) |
Courses Required of All Psychology Majors
Students should follow this course sequence |
| PSY |
101 |
Introduction to the Major (1 credit) |
| PSY |
227 |
Behavioral Science Statistics (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
217 |
Research Methods I (C or better required)
* This course is now PSY 247, and is 4 credits * |
| PSY |
327 |
Research Methods II (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
419 |
History and Systems (C or better required) |
| PSY |
402 |
Current Research in Child Psychology |
| Courses Required for this Concentration |
| PSY |
205 |
Principles of Learning |
| PSY |
302 |
Psychopathology of Childhood |
Child Development
Students must complete two courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
204 |
Psychology of the Infant and Toddler |
| PSY |
206 |
Psychology of Childhood |
| PSY |
208 |
Psychology of Adolescence |
Professional Courses
Students must complete three courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
300 |
Educational Psychology |
| PSY |
306 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY |
325 |
Health Psychology |
| PSY |
407 |
Learning II
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| PSY |
410 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements |
| PSY |
418 |
Physiological Psychology |
| PSY |
430 |
Human Neuropsychology |
| PSY |
460 |
Seminar in Psychology |
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or |
| PSY |
480 |
Independent Study |
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or |
| PSY |
496 |
Psychology Field Experience |
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or |
| PSY |
497 |
Psychology Field Experience: Individualized |
Students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2007, but before Fall 2008
The minimum 35 hours of course work in psychology (exclusive of PSY 100) completed by students following the concentration in the Psychology of Children and Youth must satisfy the course requirements listed below. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
Courses Required of All Psychology Majors
Students should follow this course sequence |
| PSY |
227 |
Behavioral Science Statistics (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
217 |
Research Methods I (C or better required)
* This course is now PSY 247, and is 4 credits * |
| PSY |
327 |
Research Methods II (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
419 |
History and Systems (C or better required) |
| Courses Required for this Concentration |
| PSY |
205 |
Principles of Learning |
| PSY |
302 |
Psychopathology of Childhood |
| PSY |
402 |
Current Research in Child Psychology |
Child Development
Students must complete two courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
204 |
Psychology of the Infant and Toddler |
| PSY |
206 |
Psychology of Childhood |
| PSY |
208 |
Psychology of Adolescence |
Professional Courses
Students must complete two courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
300 |
Educational Psychology |
| PSY |
306 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY |
325 |
Health Psychology |
| PSY |
407 |
Learning II |
| PSY |
410 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements |
| PSY |
418 |
Physiological Psychology |
| PSY |
430 |
Human Neuropsychology |
| PSY |
460 |
Seminar in Psychology |
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or |
| PSY |
480 |
Independent Study |
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or |
| PSY |
496 |
Psychology Field Experience |
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|
or |
| PSY |
497 |
Psychology Field Experience: Individualized |
Students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2004, but before Fall 2007
The minimum 35 hours of course work in psychology (exclusive of PSY 100) completed by students following the concentration in the Psychology of Children and Youth must satisfy the course requirements listed below. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise specified.
Courses Required of All Psychology Majors
Students should follow this course sequence |
| PSY |
227 |
Behavioral Science Statistics (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
217 |
Research Methods I (C or better required)
* This course is now PSY 247, and is 4 credits * |
| PSY |
327 |
Research Methods II (4 credits, C or better required) |
| PSY |
419 |
History and Systems (C or better required) |
| Courses Required for this Concentration |
| PSY |
205 |
Principles of Learning |
| PSY |
302 |
Psychopathology of Childhood |
Child Development
Students must complete two courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
204 |
Psychology of the Infant and Toddler |
| PSY |
206 |
Psychology of Childhood |
| PSY |
208 |
Psychology of Adolescence |
Professional Courses
Students must complete three courses from the following list. |
| PSY |
306 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY |
402 |
Current Research in Child Psychology |
| PSY |
407 |
Learning II
|
| PSY |
410 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements |
| PSY |
418 |
Physiological Psychology |
| PSY |
430 |
Human Neuropsychology |
| PSY |
460 |
Seminar in Psychology |
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or |
| PSY |
480 |
Independent Study |
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or |
| PSY |
496 |
Psychology Field Experience |
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or |
| PSY |
497 |
Psychology Field Experience: Individualized |
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