The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences 15 courses 19 total credits
This program offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of disciplinary approaches to the psychology and development of children and the social forces that impact them. The strands are designed to complement a range of majors and to prepare students for careers in fields such as advocacy, health care, research, public policy, and teaching. Through the Connecting Experiences component, students can participate in some of UT Austin's most innovative faculty research or develop their knowledge through work with community groups, corporations, and schools. Requirements are listed in the table below. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum. Students should also review the University's Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies.
| Undergraduate Minor and Certificate Requirements and Policies | credits |
Hours chosen from: Forum Seminars
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDP 101.1 | Children and Society | 1-3 |
| BDP 101.4 | Health Inequality in Childhood and Adolescence | 1-3 |
Hours chosen from: Child Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDF 313 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 304 | Introduction to Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 333D | Introduction to Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Adolescence Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDP 350G | Adolescent Development | 3 |
Children and Health Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HED 329K | Child and Adolescent Health | 3 |
Education, Language, and Literacy Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 312 | Foundations of United States Schooling | 3 |
Children and the Family Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDF 304 | Family Relationships | 3 |
Children and Public Policy Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDF 362 | Children and Public Policy | 3 |
Early Childhood Intervention Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 321 | Play in Early Childhood Development | 3 |
Intervention and Vulneralbe Children Strand
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| S W 332 | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families | 3 |
Approved Hours chosen from: Two different research or internship Connecting Experiences(see advisor)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BDP 320K | Connecting Research Experience | |
| BDP 320L | Connecting Research Experience | 3 |
| BDP 325K | Connecting Internship Experience | |
| Total | 6 credits | |
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