Academic Catalog

2023-2024 Edition

Concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology

The Child and Adolescent Psychology concentration prepares students for working with children and adolescents, as distinct from a general Human Service concentration or Clinical Psychology focus. With this concentration, students may find employment working with children and adolescents in schools, social welfare, ministry, etc.

Prerequisite

Requirement Title Credits
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3

Requirements

Requirement Title Credits
PSYC 425Crisis Counseling and Intervention3
PSYC 440Child Psychology3
PSYC 445Adolescent Psychology3
PSYC 450Family Systems3
PSYC 455Conflict Management3
Total Credits15

The Child and Adolescent Psychology concentration cannot be paired with the Applied Pastoral Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Criminal Behavior, Cultural Psychology, Educational Psychology, or Human Services concentrations.