Child Development MinorThe child development minor is a multidisciplinary program drawing upon the strengths of four colleges and eight disciplines, listed alphabetically, that include:
Students wishing to earn the child development minor are required to take 18 hours of coursework, selected from the courses listed below. Courses must be selected from at least three different departments and may include the department of the student's major. No more than six hours may be taken from one department, and no more than three hours may be taken from Independent Studies and Special Topics courses combined. Case Studies in Child Development will be the only required course for students in the minor. Its interdisciplinary focus is designed to give students in the minor comprehensive insight into the issues of child development. Faculty are available within each of the departments to monitor availability and suitability of Special Topics courses and other special opportunities. Advising is available within the Child Development Program. Required Course (3 hours)
Elective Courses (15 hours) Choose five courses; no more than six hours may be taken from any one department.
Independent Studies+ (CHDV, COSD, EDUC, PSYC, SOWO, SOCI or CRJU) Special Topics (CHDV, COSD, EDUC, PSYC, SOWO, SOCI or CRJU) *indicates writing emphasis course See department listings for descriptions. Approved list of courses is maintained in the psychology office, Winton-Scott Hall Room 240. For more information, contact Jackie Pennings, Institute of Child Development. Pass/No-Credit Option See the Bachelor's Degree Definitions and Regulations in the Bachelor's Degree section of the University requirements.
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