1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Applied Developmental Psychology
Department of Psychology
College of Social Sciences (CSS)
Why Study Psychology? The Bachelor of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology prepares students for entry-level work and graduate study in a variety of developmental and human service careers. The program covers basic areas of human developmental psychology across the life span with a special focus on process and principles of developmental change. The program prepares students for a variety of entry level social service positions in community services and graduate study in counseling, psychology and other human service professions. Other Degree Options Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Applied Developmental Psychology Minor Psychology Minor Psychology Major (69 credits) Required Courses (39 credits) CSBS 320 Introductory Statistics (5) PSYC 305 Child And Adolescent Development (4) PSYC 306 Adult Development (5) PSYC 307 Psychology of Adjustment (5) PSYC 309 Scientific Principles of Psychology (5) PSYC 315 Psychology of Human Relations (4) PSYC 320 Developmental Theories And Applications (4) PSYC 324 Conditioning and Learning (4) PSYC 402 Behavior Modification (4) Take 4 credits of Field Study for two consecutive quarters (8 credits) PSYC 492/493/494 Field Study in Child, Adolescent And Adult Issues And Problems Senior Capstone: Choose one (4 or 6 credits) ITGS 400 Interdisciplinary: Senior Capstone (4) PSYC 490 Senior Capstone Traditions of Psychology (6) PSYC 490A Senior Capstone: Developmental Psychology Senior Seminar (4) PSYC 490B Minds and Vines: Psychology of Wine (4) PSYC 491 Senior Thesis (By Faculty Invitation) (4) Upper Division Courses (18 credits) PSYC 314 Test and Measurements (5) PSYC 344 Intro to the Helping Profession (4) PSYC 476 Child and Family Guidance (4) PSYC 483 Group Dynamics (5) Additional Recommended Courses (10 credits) PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5) PSYC 420 Biological Basis of Behavior (5)
CSS Coordinator:
Gina Gendusa
233 Patterson
Sample Careers
Mental Health Careers
Youth Worker/Counselor
Human Resources Professional
Counselor
Psychologist
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Life Coach
Residential Counselor

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL 103 Composition II (5) or
ENGL 104 Composition III (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTIATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
INTEGRATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
NATURAL SCIENCES ( 15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
PSYC 210 Learning and Teaching (5)
PSYC 305 Child & Adolescent Development (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (22-25 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ETHNC 120 Survey of the Chicano People (5)
CMST 205 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOSC 110 Gender Roles and Social Structure (5)
ETHNC 210 Native American Song and Dance (5)
ETHNC 201 Minorities in American Society (5)
SOC 112 Comparative Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 233 American Indian Literature (5)
ETHNC 100 American Minorities (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
CMST 105 Multicultural Communication (3)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 270 History of Modern Asia (5)
HIST 220 History of Latin America (5)
SOSC 100 Global Issues/Social Science (5)
POLS 201 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
BUS 241Intro to International Business (5)
SOSC 180 International Studies (1-5)
HIST 280 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (5)
HIST 121Religions of the World (5)