Child and Adolescent Psychology Specialization
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.
Required Courses
Select 2 of:
| PSY 155 | Psychological Testing | 3 |
| PSY 113 | Learning in Children and Adolescents across Cultures | 3 |
| PSY 118 | Interventions for Children With Disabilities | 3 |
| PSY 165 | Medical Treatments of Mental Illness | 3 |
| PSY 188 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| PSY 121 | Grief and Bereavement | 3 |
| PSY 175 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY 119 | Alcohol and Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PSY 138 | Managing Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 193 | Research Practicum | 1.0-3.0 |
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