University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 29 courses
The Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) minor is designed to (1) provide a coherent, challenging academic program focused on investigating, understanding, and supporting the development of young children and their families, (2) teach undergraduate students how to apply theories, research methods, and research findings to practical concerns, and (3) prepare students to join or receive further training in various child-related professions.
The Minor: Required Lower-Division Course (4 units)
Complete the following course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 10 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units)
Complete six courses as follows:
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Required Courses
Complete the following three courses. Psychology 130 must be taken prior to Psychology 134A. Psychology 134A must be taken concurrently with course 134D, and 134B must be taken concurrently with course 134E.
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Electives
Complete three courses overall from the categories listed below. Students cannot take more than two courses from a single elective category. Students may petition to the Undergraduate Advising Office for one quarter of Psychology 199A or 199B and for Psychology 131 to be applied to their elective requirements. The petition process will review the content of these courses and, if approved, determine which elective category the course will fulfill.
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Electives: Clinical, Educational and Policy Applications
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Electives: Cognitive and Biological Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 133B | Cognitive Development | 4 |
| PSYCH 133C | Language Development | 4 |
| PSYCH 133E | Perceptual Development | 4 |
| PSYCH 133J | Literacy Development | 4 |
| PSYCH 161 | Behavior and Brain Development | 4 |
The Minor: Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units): Electives: Socioemotional Development and Ecological Perspectives
The Minor: Internship Requirement/Fieldwork Component (8 units)
Students work as interns for three consecutive academic terms at one of several UCLA child care centers serving infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-age children. The internship provides hands-on experience working with young children and opportunities to closely observe children and teachers. Psychology 134D (must be taken concurrently with course 134A), and 134E (must be taken concurrently with course 134B).
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