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Developmental Psychology Minor

Program description

Developmental psychology (formerly child psychology) studies behavioral development across the lifespan. Complete coursework in topic areas including social and emotional development, cognitive development, language development, emotional and behavioral disorders, and biological development. Supplement your major by gaining expertise in child development, and prepare for graduate study or a meaningful career in a field that impacts the lives of children, youth, and families. 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).
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