SPEC.PDEV - Psychological Development - Specialization

The Specialization in Psychological Development is open to students in the single- and joint-major Honours degree programs and is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in developmental psychology and associated fields (e.g., graduate work with a specialization in developmental psychology, health care, social work, recreation or developmental services, child protection). This specialization provides students with course options designed for an in-depth examination of theoretical, empirical, methodological, and practical approaches to development-related topics.

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours degree in Psychology may graduate with a Specialization in Psychological Development if they have successfully completed the following 4.5 credits:

• 0.5 PSYC credit consisting of PSYC 2550H

• 1.0 PSYC credit from PSYC 3500H, 3510H, or 3550H*

• 3.0 PSYC credits from PSYC 3440H, 3550H*, 3560H, 3590H, 4150H (3530H), 4530H, 4531H, 4560H, 4570H, 4580H, 4590H, 4850H, 4860H, 4861H, reading courses (PSYC 3900Y, 3901H, 3902H, 4900Y, 4901H, 4902H), practicum courses (PSYC 3801H, 3802H, 4801H, 4802H), or thesis (PSYC 4010Y/4020D) primarily focused on development

*may only count toward one list