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, Ph.D
Martin Hall 228
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
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)