Counseling, Educational & Developmental Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Education for Child Development/Elementary prepares teachers for preschool, kindergarten and the elementary grades. Program focus is on developmental processes and principles, applied to preschool and elementary school-aged children. This major does not meet a state of Washington endorsement.

Students in this major must meet the professional education requirements for their certification and endorsement in elementary teaching. A minor is required with this major.

Required Courses

• CEDP 313 Child and Adolescent Development (4)
• CEDP 315 Psychology of Human Relations (4)
• CEDP 320 Developmental Theories and Applications (4)
• CEDP 321 Introduction to Developmental Methods (4)
• CEDP 322 Lab in Developmental Methods (1)
• CEDP 324 Human Learning (4)
• CEDP 363 Introduction to Special Education (4)
• CEDP 402 Behavior Modification (4)
• CEDP 431 Pediatric and Adolescent Health Psychology (4)
• CEDP 460 Special Education Methods (4)
• CEDP 476 Child and Family Guidance (4)
• CEDP 490 Senior Capstone: Developmental Psychology Senior Seminar (4)