Undergraduate Certificate in Human Development/Psychology

The undergraduate certificate in Human Development/Psychology is appropriate for any student, but will be specifically helpful for those who work with people incommunity agencies. Students who earn the undergraduate certificate may take the first step toward the B.A. degree while enhancing their job or work experience.

Students may be enrolled either full-time or part-time. They will have a choice of psychology courses within two tracks: Child Development or Intergenerational Studies. Students will choose four courses (20 quarter hours) from either psychology track and two human services courses (10 quarter hours) from those listed below. This certificate will carry 30 quarter hours of undergraduate credit.

Track I: Child Development 20 QH
(four courses required)
LAP201 Psychology of Early Childhood 5
LAP315 Life Span Development 5
LAP320/LAP321 Psychological Assessment of the Young Child, Parts I and II 5
LAP325 Psychology of Play and Therapeutic Applications 5
LAP352 Children and Families Under Stress 5

Track II: Intergenerational 20 QH
(four courses required)
LAP315 Life Span Development 5
LAP300 Adult Development and Learning 5
LAP307 Abnormal Psychology 5
LAP340 Effective Interpersonal Relationships 5
LAP350 Culture and Self 5
LAP425 Mental Health 5

Human Services Courses 10 QH
(two courses required)
HSC101 Introduction to Human Services 5
HSC201 Principles and Dynamics of Interviewing 5
HSC203 Principles of Family Intervention 5

For additional information contact Jose de Vincenzo at JDeVincenzo@nl.edu.