The curriculum integrates foundational courses such as Lifespan Developmental Psychology and a Family Dynamics course, ensuring students grasp the essential theories and practices in studying human development within familial contexts. Additionally, students choose from a range of specialized courses, including Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Adult Development and Aging, and Psychology of Women, allowing them to tailor their studies to specific areas of interest.
Human Development and Family Studies
Minor
Explore the complexities of human development and family dynamics with Lourdes University's new interdisciplinary minor in Human Development and Family Studies. Designed to complement a variety of majors, including psychology, criminal social justice, social work, education, and nursing, this minor offers students a comprehensive understanding of how individuals grow and families function across the lifespan.
Through this minor, students gain critical insights into multicultural perspectives, human sexuality, poverty and justice issues, interpersonal relationships, and more. Whether preparing for careers in counseling, social services, healthcare, or education, graduates of this program emerge with a nuanced understanding of human behavior and family systems, equipped to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.
Curriculum
PART A: Complete 1 Family Course and Lifespan Developmental Psychology (6 credits):
PSY 403/CSJ 403: Dynamics of Marriage and Family or SWK 317: Families
PSY 210: Developmental Psychology-Lifespan
*SWK students should take SWK 210 and SWK 310 in place of PSY 210 and 1other course
PART B : Complete 1 Development Course from Below (3 credits):
PSY 315: Child Psychology
PSY 319: Adolescent Psychology
PSY 320: Adult Development and Aging
PART C : Complete 3 Additional Courses from Below (6 credits-Only 1 per prefix):
PSY 315: Child Psychology
PSY 319: Adolescent Psychology
PSY 320: Adult Development and Aging
PSY 340: Psychology of Women
PSY 442: Opening Minds through Art
SWK 209: Multicultural Perspectives OR CSJ 304: Multicultural Diversity
CSJ 412: Human Sexuality in Social Context
CSJ 420: Poverty and Justice Issues
CSJ 441: Violence and Interpersonal Relationships
EDU 250: Educational Psychology and Human Development
BIO 203: Biology of Aging
COM 102: Interpersonal Communication
ENQ 307: What is the Relationship between Nature and Nurture?
THS 232: Theology of Marriage
THE 435: Peace, Justice, and Forgiveness
POLICIES:
A student is permitted to overlap up to 6 credit hours between the Lourdes Core/General Education and the minor.
The minor must contain a minimum of 6 hours distinct from the major and/or additional minor(s).
