CLA undergraduate major: child psychology
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Child psychology deals with behavioral development from the
prenatal period to maturity in the areas of cognition, ethology,
genetics, language, learning, perception, and social behavior.
The Institute of Child Development, housed in the College of
Education and Human Development, offers a bachelor of arts, a bachelor
of science, and a minor in child psychology through the
College of Liberal Arts. All
undergraduate child psychology courses are considered CLA courses and
they count toward the CLA graduation requirements.
Both the B.A. and B.S. degrees prepare students for graduate study
in psychology, education, medicine, law, sociology, and other
behavioral sciences. In addition, with its combination of intensive
training in developmental psychology and in-depth field experience,
the B.S. prepares students for careers and additional training in such
areas as early childhood education, counseling, and human service
programs
"The
Institute is entirely
deserving of its outstanding reputation as the pre-eminent center
for research and training of students in child development. The
faculty is distinguished and productive. There is wonderful esprit
in the Institute based on a close working relationship and a shared
commitment to excellence among students and faculty. The Institute
is not only a resource for the University of Minnesota, but also a
national resource for those interested in the study and welfare of
children."
—Report of External Review Committee on ICD
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