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 Interdisciplinary: Senior Capstone (4)
PSYC 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 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
SPOKANE FALLS C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Argument and Exposition (5)
ENGL& 102 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)
PSYC 210 Conception through Adolescent Developmental Psychology (5)
PSYC 305 Child & Adolescent Development (5)
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
PSYC 204 Research Methods in Social Sciences (5)
PSYC 309 Scientific Principles of Psychology (5)
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5)
PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)
CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)
CMST 227 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 247 American Multicultural Literature (5)
ENGL 259 African American Literature (5)
ENGL278 Women Writers (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural Studies (5)
SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)
WS 201 Women of Our World (5)
International Studies (one course)
BUS 120 International Business (5)
GEOG 230 World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 142 History of Japan (5)
HIST 230 Latin American History (5)
HUM 224 Contemporary Global Cinema (5)
HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past (5)
MUSC 109 World music (5)
POLS 102 Comparative Government (5)
POLS 125 Introduction to Global Issues (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater of Cooperation and Conflict (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)