Psychology, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Developmental
Students are required to maintain minimum Overall and Psychology GPAs of 2.0 in order to retain the major in Psychology: Developmental Concentration. Students are required to earn a grade of C or higher in Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 105) in order to take all other Psychology courses. Students are required to earn a grade of C or higher in Psychological Science I: Research Methods (PSYC 231) and Psychological Science II: Statistical Applications (PSYC 232) in order to progress in the program. Each course can only be repeated once. Students in the Developmental Concentration are required to earn a grade of B or higher in Developmental Psychology (PSYC 244) to be prepared for advanced developmental psychology courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the biological, psychological, social, and cultural influences on human development. (UG2, UG9)
- Understand, critically evaluate, and apply the major theories of human development. (UG1, UG2)
- Understand and critically evaluate research findings and methods used to study human development. (UG2, UG3)
- Understand the implications of research and theory in developmental psychology for the purpose of providing service to individuals across the lifespan. (UG3, UG8, UG9)
- Provide the framework to understand and appreciate diversity within the context of life and society. (UG5, UG9)
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 54-59 | |
| Electives | 24 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies 2 Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
One course from each category; six credits must be 300-level or above; no more than 4 credits from one subject area; specific courses required in first major, regardless of prefix of course, cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements; any course with same prefix as first major cannot be used to satisfy thread requirements, even if it is not a course in the first major.
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT
Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation. Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career.
Major Requirements
- 28 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 28 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
- Overall, 48 credit hours must be completed at the 300 or 400 level
- Students who do not meet minimum standards will be dismissed from, the program. All dismissals are permanent.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (Grade of 'C' or higher required) 1 | ||
| Required Courses may only be repeated once. | ||
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 231 | Psychological Science I: Research Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 232 | Psychological Science II: Statistical Applications | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology 2 | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 364 | Child and Adolescent Development 3,4 | 3 |
| or PSYC 365 | Psychology of Aging | |
| PSYC 375 | Psychopathology of Adulthood | 3 |
| or PSYC 318 | Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Core Elective 1 | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9-11 | |
| Learning | ||
or PSYC 475 | Behavior Modification | |
| Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Subtotal | 9-11 | |
| Diversity Elective 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Psychology of Women, Gender and Culture | ||
| Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity | ||
| Cross Cultural Psychology | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Advanced Developmental Courses 1 | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Multicultural Identity Development | ||
| Social and Emotional Development Across the Lifespan | ||
| Resilience Across the Lifespan | ||
| Infant and Child Cognition | ||
| Developmental Neuroscience | ||
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Required Professional Competency 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6-9 | |
| Field Placement Internship in Psychology and Seminar in Professional Psychology | ||
| Research Capstone Internship (taken twice) | ||
| Subtotal | 6-9 | |
| Psychology Elective 1 | ||
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 54-59 | |
- 1
Courses count for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
- 2
Must earn a Grade of B or higher
- *
Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Psychology Electives1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 205 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 208 | Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 240 | Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 289 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 300 | Psychology of Women, Gender and Culture | 3 |
| PSYC 306 | Introduction to Psychological Testing | 3 |
| PSYC 315 | Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity | 3 |
| PSYC 318 | Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 321 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 334 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 360 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 364 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSYC 365 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 375 | Psychopathology of Adulthood | 3 |
| PSYC 392 | Cross Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 471 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| PSYC 473 | Hormones and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 476 | Clinical Neuroscience | 3 |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 350 | Contemporary Topics in Psychological Science (Course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits) | 1 |
Writing Competency Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Writing in Psychology #1 | ||
| Writing in Psychology #2 | ||
| Writing in Psychology #3 | ||
| Professional Competencies Paper | ||
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International Study Programs
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership (Psi Chi, Psychology Club, Reflections Body Image Organization, Nu Rho Psi, Neuro Rocks)
- Service-learning classes
- Career education planning (Office of Career Education and Development)
- Internships
- Volunteering in local human services and mental health agencies
- Job shadowing
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
PSYCHOLOGY - BS (6170)
Developmental (DEVE)
This program is effective as of Summer 2023
Revised 09.28.2023
UCC 09.19.23
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ESAP 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| LIBR 110 | Introduction to Library & Information Resources | 1 |
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 | 3 |
| STAT 152 | Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 231 | Psychological Science I: Research Methods | 3 |
| PSYC 244 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 232 | Psychological Science II: Statistical Applications | 3 |
| PSYC 276 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
PSYC Elective |
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PSYC Diversity Elective |
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| Declare a Thematic Thread 3 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Developmental Core Elective # 1 | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse Requirement - select one | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Social Science Inquiry OR Free Elective | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 364 or PSYC 365 |
Child and Adolescent Development or Psychology of Aging |
3 |
| PSYC Developmental Core Elective #2 | 3-4 | |
| PSYC Advanced Developmental Course #1 | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement or Computer Competency (if needed) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
PSYC Elective |
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PSYC Diversity Elective |
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| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 318 or PSYC 375 |
Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence or Psychopathology of Adulthood |
3 |
| PSYC Developmental Core Elective #3 | 3 | |
PSYC Developmental Core Elective # 2 |
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| PSYC Advanced Developmental Course #2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective or Thematic Thread Requirement (if needed) | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC Elective #2 | 3 | |
| PSYC Advanced Developmental Course #3 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| PSYC Professional Competency (or Free Elective) | 3 | |
| PSYC 451 | Research Capstone Internship | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select One of the Following | 3-9 | |
PSYC 451 OR |
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PSYC 450 AND PSYC 485 |
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| Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-21 | |
| Total Hours** | 122-129 | |
- 1
Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
- 2
If enrolled in PSYC 450
- 3
Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year.
- *
Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 6170
Concentration Code: DEVE
Revised: 04.21.22