Undergraduate Certificate in Human Development/Psychology
The undergraduate certificate in Human Development/Psychology is appropriate for any student, but will be specifically helpful for those who work with people in community agencies. Students who earn the undergraduate certificate may take the first step toward the B.A. degree while enhancing their job or work experience.
Students may be enrolled either full-time or part-time. They will have a choice of psychology courses within two tracks: Child Development or Intergenerational Studies. Students will choose four courses (20 quarter hours) from either psychology track and two human services courses (10 quarter hours) from those listed below. This certificate will carry 30 quarter hours of undergraduate credit.
Track I: Child Development 20 QH
(four courses required)
| LAP201 |
Psychology of Early Childhood |
5 |
| LAP315 |
Life Span Development |
5 |
| LAP320/LAP321 |
Psychological Assessment of the Young Child, Parts I and II |
5 |
| LAP325 |
Psychology of Play and Therapeutic Applications |
5 |
| LAP352 |
Children and Families Under Stress |
5 |
Track II: Intergenerational 20 QH
(four courses required)
| LAP315 |
Life Span Development |
5 |
| LAP300 |
Adult Development and Learning |
5 |
| LAP307 |
Abnormal Psychology |
5 |
| LAP340 |
Effective Interpersonal Relationships |
5 |
| LAP350 |
Culture and Self |
5 |
| LAP425 |
Mental Health |
5 |
Human Services Courses 10 QH
(two courses required)
| HSC101 |
Introduction to Human Services |
5 |
| HSC201 |
Principles and Dynamics of Interviewing |
5 |
| HSC203 |
Principles of Family Intervention |
5 |
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