BA Developmental Psychology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Developmental psychology (formerly child psychology) focuses on behavioral development from the prenatal period to maturity. Students complete coursework in topic areas including social development, cognitive development, language development, emotional and behavioral disorders, biological development, and research methods. The Institute of Child Development offers a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Science (BS), and a minor in developmental psychology through the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Statistical Analysis and Research Methods, Developmental Contexts and Applications, Experiential Courses, Electives, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the major, Required Prerequisities. Collegiate Requirements: All CLA BA degrees require 18 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits outside the major designator. These credits must be taken in designators different from the major designator and cannot include courses that are cross-listed with the major designator.

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