This track focuses on courses in human development, and especially in child development. Potential career directions for people prepared in developmental psychology include early childhood interventions, juvenile rehabilitation, speech therapy and education support. This track prepares students for the advanced training that is required to practice as a child psychologist, school psychologist or speech therapist. This track prepares students for post-graduate training in clinical or counseling psychology, social work, and supervised therapy settings. Students who begin work immediately following graduation are employed in group homes, day treatment facilities, hospitals and community agencies.
Advanced training is required for the private practice of Psychology.
Track Recommended Sequence Major Requirements Students who wish to work in business, personnel, public relations or social service administration should take the courses in this track. It also prepares students well for graduate study in social psychology, the Masters of Business Administration, or law school. Students who are interested in combining psychology and business courses should consider the interdisciplinary major Psychology-Human Resources. This track is recommended for students who are interested in the science of psychology. Graduates are employed in research laboratories, medical and educational settings, and web development companies.