BS 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: General Psychology, Core Courses, Statistical Analysis and Research Methods, Developmental Contexts and Applications, Developmental Psychopathology Studies, Directed Research, Electives, Capstone. Collegiate Requirements: All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) must complete the First-Year Experience course sequence. All incoming CLA first-year (freshmen) students earning a BA, BS, or BIS degree must complete CLA 3002 or another approved career or internship course (CLA 3101, CLA 3201, CLA 3301, CLA 3896, CLA 3996, or CPSY 3896).

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