Eastern Connecticut State University

Department of

Psychology

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
Subject	Course	Title
BIO	202/203	Human Biology (Lecture/Lab)

Courses Required of All Psychology Majors Students should follow this course sequence
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	101	Introduction to the Major (1 credit)
PSY	227	Bahavioral 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:
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	205	Learning

Developmental Courses Students must complete two courses from the following list
Subject	Course	Title
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
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	302	Child Psychopathology

Biological Bases of Behavior Students must complete one course from the following list
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	318	Sensation and Perception
PSY	418	Physiological Psychology
PSY	430	Human Neuropsychology

Specialized Courses Students must complete three courses from the following list
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	230	Family Psychology
PSY	306	Cognitive Psychology
PSY	407	Learning II: Theories and Issues
PSY	410	Psychological Tests and Measurements
PSY	435	Controversies in Child Psychology
PSY	460	Special Topic Seminar
PSY	496	Field Experience/Internship (Group)
		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
Subject	Course	Title
BIO	202/203	Human Biology (Lecture/Lab)

Courses Required of All Psychology Majors Students should follow this course sequence
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	101	Introduction to the Major (1 credit)
PSY	227	Bahavioral 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
		or
PSY	409	Current Research in Psychology

Courses Required for this Concentration
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	205	Principles of Learning
PSY	302	Psychopathology of Childhood

Child Development Students must complete two courses from the following list.
Subject	Course	Title
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.
Subject	Course	Title
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
		or
PSY	480	Independent Study
		or
PSY	496	Psychology Field Experience
		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
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	227	Bahavioral 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
Subject	Course	Title
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.
Subject	Course	Title
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.
Subject	Course	Title
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
		or
PSY	480	Independent Study
		or
PSY	496	Psychology Field Experience
		or
PSY	497	Psychology Field Experience: Individualized

Students who enrolled at Eastern in or after Fall 2004, but before Fall 2007

Courses Required of All Psychology Majors Students should follow this course sequence
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	227	Bahavioral 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
Subject	Course	Title
PSY	205	Principles of Learning
PSY	302	Psychopathology of Childhood

Child Development Students must complete two courses from the following list.
Subject	Course	Title
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.
Subject	Course	Title
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
		or
PSY	480	Independent Study
		or
PSY	496	Psychology Field Experience
		or
PSY	497	Psychology Field Experience: Individualized