Development Science: Child Emphasis

Earners of this microcredential will demonstrate an understanding of the educational, emotional, intellectual, and social development of children. This microcredential will be of interest to those planning a career in working with typically or atypically developing children. (Teacher, School Counselor, Developmental Disabilities Specialist, Social Worker, Child Psychologist, Pediatric Nurse/Pediatrician, Child Life Specialist, Speech Pathologist, Researcher, or Applied Behavioral Analyst.)

Admission requirements for application:

• Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
• Overall GPA of 2.5
• One prerequisite course (Any 200-level, 3 credit, Developmental Psychology course from the following: PSY 232: Child Development, PSY 233: Adolescent Development, PSY 252: Adult Development or PSY 253: Lifespan Development) with a grade of C or better
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve

Requirements to earn the microcredential:

In order to earn the Developmental Science: Child Emphasis microcredential, students must achieve a final grade of C or better in all four required courses. Students complete one basic course (PSY 232 or PSY 233 or PSY 251); two advanced courses (PSY 316 or PSY 321 or PSY 324 or PSY 375 PSY 430); and one Applied Learning course (PSY 442 or 443).

Stackable to:

Applied Psychology, B.S.

Time to complete:

2-3 semesters

Cost to attend:

Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition and student consumer information, please click here.