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Earning a degree in child psychology
Special programs
Undergraduate education
is a high priority within
the Institute and every effort is made to create a community of
scholars. For example, child psychology undergraduates pursue small-group
experiences and often join ongoing faculty research projects as
research assistants and community interns. They also can take
advantage of individual study opportunities and topical seminars.
Special learning opportunities
“Working as a research assistant … has been the most
positive experience of my undergraduate career. It's
exciting to actively participate in research rather than passively
absorbing the results …. When surrounded by passionate people, passion
becomes contagious.”
- Minnesota Symposium on Child Psychology
A three-day conference
focusing on a specific developmental theme or current topic with
national researchers.
- Weekly bag lunch colloquia, Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Research presentations by Institute
faculty, faculty from other university departments, and national and
international scholars.
Check the ICD weekly calendar for
more information. - Center for Early Education and Development (CEED)
Disseminates
information about children to community agencies and policy makers,
and hosts round-table conferences and community forums.
- Shirley G. Moore Laboratory
School
Affiliated with the Institute
since its inception, the preschool has been ranked as one of the
foremost in the country. Teachers provide major leadership for the
College's
early childhood training programs.
- Children, Youth, and Family Consortium (CYFC)
Institute
faculty chair Consortium committees, which coordinate the outreach
activities of many University departments related to the health,
education, and welfare of children.
- Study abroad opportunities
Students can choose to incorporate
international studies with their degree programs and career goals.
- Center for Cognitive Sciences (CCS)
Faculty
and graduate students from seven University programs participate in
research and training activities.
- Center for Early Education and Development
Supports numerous projects designed to help parents, professionals,
and policymakers maximize learning and health development during a
child's crucial first years.
Special services
"This is how a university department is supposed to
be: the best instructors, a supportive advising office, a variety of
activities and opportunities, all wrapped up in a warm and friendly
environment."
- Honors program
Honors students participate in special departmental
activities, have their own lounge and reference room privileges.
- Child Psychology Student Organization
(CPSO)
A student organization for all departmental undergraduates
which sponsors faculty research presentations, community service
projects, study groups, and social events.
- Child Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office
Advisers help undergraduates sort through the
bureaucratic read tape and feel like someone really cares. Located at
275 Peik Hall, 612-624-1891 (Hours may vary during
the semester).
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