1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Applied Developmental Psychology
(69 credits)
Department of Psychology
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Social Work
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)
Department Chair
Nick Jackson, PhD
135 Martin Hall
Department Assistant
    Maria Szep
Program Support Supervisor
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
EVERETT COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENG& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES ( 15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
TRANSFER ELECTIVES (15 credits)
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (15 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)
CHCST 105D Intro to Chicano/Mexican- American Culture (5)
CMST 204D Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 120 Native American Literature (5)
SOC 160 Gender and Society (5)
SOC 248 Women, Religion and Society (5)
HIST Multicultural American History (5)
ANTH& 216D Northwest Coast Indians (5)
HUM 110D Intro to American Cultural Studies (5)
HUM 248 Women, Religion and Society (5)
HUM 210 Intro to Women’s Lives in the United States (5)
International Studies (one course)
ANTH 255D Medicine across Cultures (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
HUM 160D Into to Japanese History and Culture (5)
ART 124D Understanding World Art (5)
GEOG 102D World Regional Geography (5)
GEOG 201D Cultural Geography (5)
GS 101D Intro to Global Studies (5)
GS 105D Global Issues Through Film (5)
SOC 230 Human Ecology (5)