The Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in understanding the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will explore key psychological concepts, engage in critical thinking, and develop problem-solving skills relevant to child psychology. The program emphasizes ethical decision-making, research methodology, and the application of psychological principles to realistic scenarios. Graduates will be equipped to assess developmental needs, apply evidence-based practices, and demonstrate self-efficacy and self-regulation in professional environments related to child psychology.
The approximate amount of time required to complete this bachelor's degree program varies with student course load, as illustrated below.
At least 7 courses (21 credits) of additional child psychology elective courses, at least 3 courses (9 credits) of which must be from upper-level (300- or 400-level) courses:
All students must earn at least 42 general education credits (i.e., credits that are not child psychology courses). Of these 42 credits, the following minimum discipline requirements apply:
At least 2 courses (6 credits) of English Writing courses.
Crestpoint courses that satisfy this requirement are:
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology program, students will be able to:
Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in child psychology.
Apply principles related to the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children.
Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem-solving.
Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research, specifically in areas related to child psychology.
Apply ethical standards to evaluate practice related to child psychology
Apply psychological content and exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation.
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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COM-270: Phonetics 3 credits
COM-373: Introduction To Audiology 3 credits
ECO-101: Microeconomics 3 credits
ECO-102: Macroeconomics 3 credits
EDU-210: Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits
EDU-215: Foundations of Special Education 3 credits
GOV-201: American Government 3 credits
MAT-208: Psychological Statistics 3 credits
MCS-101: Introduction to Multicultural Studies 3 credits
PSC-201: Comparative Politics 3 credits
PSY-101: Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
PSY-102: Introduction to Psychology lI 3 credits
PSY-200: Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
PSY-201: Human Growth and Development I - Childhood and Adolescence 3 credits
PSY-202: Human Growth and Development II - Adulthood and Aging 3 credits
PSY-204: Educational Psychology 3 credits
PSY-205: History and Systems of Psychology 3 credits
PSY-206: Psychology of Learning and Memory 3 credits
PSY-208: Principles and Techniques of Interviewing and Counseling 3 credits
PSY-210: Introduction to Applied Behavioral Analysis 3 credits
PSY-307: Group Counseling 3 credits
PSY-315: Social Psychology 3 credits
PSY-335: Contemporary Issues in Parenting 3 credits
PSY-340: Research Methods in Psychology 3 credits
PSY-401: Genetics and Psychology 3 credits
PSY-402: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Low Incidence Disabilities: Understanding and Intervention 3 credits
PSY-403: Parenting and the Special Needs Child 3 credits
PSY-410: Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
SOC-201: Introduction to Sociology 3 credits
SOC-312: Social Work Practice 3 credits