Applied Developmental Psychology Minor

Overview

The Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) minor is designed to (1) provide a coherent, challenging academic program focused on investigating, understanding, and supporting the development of young children and their families, (2) teach undergraduate students how to apply theories, research methods, and research findings to practical concerns, and (3) prepare students … For more content click the Read More button below.

The Applied Developmental Psychology (ADP) minor is designed to (1) provide a coherent, challenging academic program focused on investigating, understanding, and supporting the development of young children and their families, (2) teach undergraduate students how to apply theories, research methods, and research findings to practical concerns, and (3) prepare students to join or receive further training in various child-related professions.

Entry to the Minor

Admission

The minor is open to all enrolled UCLA students (including Cognitive Science, Psychobiology, and Psychology majors) who have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better and have applied and been accepted into the program. Qualified students are admitted into one of two annual cohorts (one beginning in fall, the other in spring) to complete three consecutive terms of specialized coursework alongside a hands-on teaching internship (86 hours per term) at one of several UCLA child care centers. For more information about applying to the minor, contact the ADP academic coordinator by e-mail or see the department website. For questions about additional course requirements for the minor, contact a counselor in the Undergraduate Advising Office, 310-825-2730.

Minor Requirements

The Minor

Required Lower-Division Course (4 units)

Required Upper-Division Courses (24 units)

Complete six courses as follows:

Required Courses

Electives

Complete four courses as follows:

Psychology 130 or 133B through 133I

Select one course from:

PSYCH 130 - Developmental Psychology

Psychology 133B through 133I

Psychology 133B through 133I

Additional Electives

The remaining three electives may come from the preceding group (Psychology 130 or 133B through 133I) or following list of courses. Only one of Psychology 199A or 199B may be applied and content must be approved by the Undergraduate Advising Office.

EDUC 132 - Autism: Mind, Brain, and Education EDUC 148 - Early Childhood Development PSYCH 127C - Clinical Psychological Science: Developmental Perspectives PSYCH 129F - Clinical Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence PSYCH 131 - Research in Developmental Psychology PSYCH 132A - Learning Problems, Schooling Problems: Policy and Practice PSYCH 132B - Mental Health in Schools: Policy and Practice PSYCH 134F - Infant Care and Development PSYCH 134G - Early Childhood Curriculum PSYCH 134I - Child, Family, and Community PSYCH 134J - Dynamic Perspectives on Parenting PSYCH 134K - Effects of Early Adversity and Trauma PSYCH 161 - Behavior and Brain Development PSYCH 167 - Digital Media and Human Development PSYCH 199A - Senior Project in Psychology PSYCH 199B - Senior Project in Psychology SOCIOL M174 - Sociology of Family

Internship Requirement/Fieldwork Component (8 units)

Students work as interns for three consecutive academic terms at one of several UCLA child care centers serving infants, toddlers, and/or preschool-age children. The internship provides hands-on experience working with young children and opportunities to closely observe children and teachers. Psychology 134D (must be taken concurrently with course 134A), and 134E (must be taken concurrently with course 134B).

PSYCH 134C - Advanced Applied Developmental Psychology PSYCH 134D - Fieldwork in Applied Developmental Psychology PSYCH 134E - Advanced Fieldwork in Applied Developmental Psychology

Policies

The Minor Policies

No more than two courses may be applied toward both this minor and a student’s major.

A minimum of 20 units applied toward the minor requirements must be in addition to units applied toward major requirements or another minor.

Each minor course, except for the fieldwork component of the internship courses, must be taken for a letter grade, and students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in the minor. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.