M.S.: Developmental Psychology Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PSY 501	Human Lifespan Development	3
PSY 535	Ethics and Professional Conduct in Counseling	3
PSY 550	Family Systems	3
PSY 590	Trauma & Crisis Intervention	3
PSY 620	Psychopathology and the Diagnostic Process	3
PSY 625	Applied Research Methods and Program Evaluation	3
PSY 654	Drugs, Medication, and Society	3
PSY 657	Counseling and Co-Occurring Disorders	3
PSY 658	Psychological Assessment in Counseling	3
PSY 662	Counseling Theory and Practice	3
PSY 663	Career Development Theory and Practice	3
PSY 670	Fieldwork	3
Total Credits Required:		36

Academic Requirements

Note: This schedule reflects the recommended two-year sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the Master of Science in Developmental Psychology. This sequence assumes a fall semester start. Students who begin in other sessions or those interested in a one-year sequence should consult with their faculty program advisor to plan their schedule.         

Two-Year Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

Year One
Fall Semester		Hours
PSY 620	Psychopathology and the Diagnostic Process	3
PSY 662	Counseling Theory and Practice	3
	Hours	6
Spring Semester
PSY 501	Human Lifespan Development	3
PSY 535	Ethics and Professional Conduct in Counseling	3
	Hours	6
Summer Semester
PSY 550	Family Systems	3
PSY 658	Psychological Assessment in Counseling	3
	Hours	6
Year Two
Fall Semester
PSY 590	Trauma & Crisis Intervention	3
PSY 663	Career Development Theory and Practice	3
	Hours	6
Spring Semester
PSY 625	Applied Research Methods and Program Evaluation	3
PSY 654	Drugs, Medication, and Society	3
	Hours	6
Summer Semester
PSY 657	Counseling and Co-Occurring Disorders	3
PSY 670	Fieldwork	3
	Hours	6
	Total Credits Required:	36

Note: All Graduate Level Electives must be approved by the Director of the Program.