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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Development Major, B.A.

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This interdisciplinary major in human development will provide students with a focus on the entire life span and in-depth knowledge about theory, research, and application in human development. Students will participate in field experience to make connections between theory, research, and practice. The major has five separate concentrations, serving the needs of students seeking early childhood education teacher licensure (early childhood education concentration) or elementary education licensure (elementary education concentration), students interested in gerontology or planning other careers working with children and adults (applied concentration and gerontology concentration), and students who wish to pursue graduate study (graduate school concentration).

Upon completion of a degree in Human Development at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories, basic principles, current issues, and emerging concepts in the field. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and contextual aspects of human development and the interrelations among them.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically about human development, including being able to identify similarities, differences, and connections among human development theories and perspectives.
Demonstrate knowledge of the processes of cognitive development, including the development of logical and abstract thought, memory, mathematical understanding, scientific thinking, and literacy skills, and how those processes change over time.
Demonstrate the ability to relate theories and methodologies from human development to problems and issues in other disciplines, such as sociology, education, nutrition and health.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate knowledge of the field of human development both orally and in writing, the latter following the American Psychological Association guidelines.
Demonstrate the ability to conduct independently a comprehensive literature review that critically evaluates an area of research in human development. Students will also be able to demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply knowledge of research methodology and statistics to the interpretation and evaluation of research.
Understand the ways in which culture and society (both national and global) impact development, including the roles of the family, the peer group, school, and the media. Students will also be able to discuss the roles of ethnicity, race, and gender and issues in social relationships such as aggression and cooperation.

Prepare for successful careers in their chosen concentration, as follows:

Graduate School concentration: Students take courses in statistics and research methods to help them prepare to enter a graduate program in human development, psychology, or a related field.
Applied concentration: Students take courses that are geared toward working with diverse populations of children and families to prepare them for working with social service agencies.
Gerontology concentration: Students’ coursework is focused on understanding various issues related to aging to prepare them for careers in the gerontology field.
Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education concentrations: Students’ coursework prepares them to work with children as a classroom teacher.

A grade of “D-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Human Development majors must have a GPA of 2.0 in their major and an overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate.

Required Common Core

PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2330 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I Credits: 3
PSY 3280 - Developmental Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 3340 - Cognitive Development and Learning Credits: 3
PSY 3350 - Psychology of Social Development Credits: 3
PSY 4960 - Senior Thesis in Human Development Credits: 3 *
*Meets senior experience requirements.
Subtotal: 18 credits

Required Distribution:

In addition, students must choose one course from each category. NOTE: Each student must also select a concentration, and in the early childhood education, elementary education, and gerontology concentration, specific courses from the following categories are required (see concentrations below). Please note that some of the courses have prerequisites (*).

Additional Requirements: 9

(dependent upon the track)

Total for the Major: 40-42

Students must choose one of the following five concentrations:

All students must have 15 upper-division hours in the major, and transfer students must complete at least 15 hours of the major at MSU Denver.

Graduate School Concentration

Common Core: 18

Required Distribution: 14-15

In Addition:

In addition, students must take

PSY 2340 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences II

SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology

,^a and 3 credit hours from the following list of courses. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major, the minor, or General Studies.

PSY 3370 - Undergraduate Research Assistant Credits: 3
PSY 3970 - Practicum Credits: 3
PSY 4450 - Advanced Statistics: SPSS Credits: 3
PSY 4970 - Psychology of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Credits: 3
A course approved by advisor or department Chair: 3 credit hours

Total for Major with Graduate School Concentration: 41-42

Note:

^a Students may not count SOC 1010 for both the HD major and General Studies Level II.

Applied Concentration

Common Core: 18

Required Distribution: 14-15

In addition:

In addition, students must take at least 9 credit hours from the following list or from courses in the required distribution list not already used. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major and for the minor or General Studies.

AAS 3550 - The Black Family Credits: 3
BIO 3530 - Physiology of Aging Credits: 3
CHS 3210 - The Chicano Family Credits: 3
ECE 3340 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 4
ECE 4310 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 2
HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development Credits: 3
HSP 1010 - Introduction to Human Services and Community Resources Credits: 4
NUT 3050 - Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition Credits: 3
PSY 3370 - Undergraduate Research Assistant Credits: 3
PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
PSY 3980 - Internship in Psychology Credits: 1-3
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 3040 - Contemporary Issues in Gerontology Credits: 3
SOC 3220 - Prejudice and Discrimination in Contemporary Society Credits: 3
SOC 3420 - Education in a Changing Society Credits: 3
SLHS 2890 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3
SWK 3030 - Social Work with the Aging Credits: 4
SWK 3100 - Child Welfare and the Law Credits: 3
SWK 3200 - Social Work with Urban Families Credits: 3
SWK 3300 - Social Work with Parents with Developmental Disabilities Credits: 1

Subtotal: 9

Total for Major with Applied Track: 40-44

Notes:

Students who are interested in a particular area within the applied concentration (e.g., A particular age emphasis, cultural or family issues, problems of development) should see a human development advisor in the Department of Psychology for course selection. It is permissible to select all electives from the same department.

Gerontology Concentration

Common Core: 18

Required Distribution as follows:

Developmental Foundations:

PSY 2270 - Death and Dying Credits: 3
or
SOC 3100 - Death and Dying Credits: 3

Developmental Breadth:

PSY 3270 - Adulthood and Aging Credits: 3

Health Issues:

NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3

Social Influences:

SOC 1040 - Introduction to Social Gerontology Credits: 3

Cultural Context:

RECR 2330 - Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

In Addition:

In addition, students must take 9 credit hours from the following courses. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major, the minor, or General Studies requirements. Students in the Gerontology concentration may not have a Gerontology minor.

BIO 3530 - Physiology of Aging Credits: 3
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
NUT 3050 - Concepts of Lifecycle Nutrition Credits: 3
or
SOC 3040 - Contemporary Issues in Gerontology Credits: 3
or
SWK 3030 - Social Work with the Aging Credits: 4

Subtotal: 9

Total for Major with Gerontology Concentration: 41-43

Early Childhood Education Concentration (Non-licensure)

Common Core: 18

Required Distribution as Follows:

Developmental Foundations:
PSY 1800 - Developmental Educational Psychology Credits: 3
Developmental Breadth:
PSY 3240 - Infancy Credits: 3
Health Issues:
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
Social Influences:
ECE 4310 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 2
Cultural Context:
ECE 3860 - Cultural Socialization of Children Credits: 3
In addition, students must take 9-10 credit hours from the following list. Students may not use the same courses to count for the major, the minor or General Studies. Students working toward Early Childhood Education licensure or director qualification are required to take the (*) courses.
ECE 3340 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 4
ECE 3750 - The Young Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learner Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 3250 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
SLHS 2890 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3
Total for Major with Early Childhood Concentration (Non-licensure): 40-42
NOTE: Students pursuing teacher licensure should consult with an advisor in the School of Education for the current licensure requirements of the Colorado Department of Education.

Elementary Education Concentration (Non-licensure)

Common Core: 18

Required Distribution as follows:

Developmental Foundations:
PSY 1800 - Developmental Educational Psychology Credits: 3
Developmental Breadth:
PSY 3250 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
Health Issues:
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
Social Influences:
SOC 3410 - The Family in Transition Credits: 3
Cultural Context:
ECE 3860 - Cultural Socialization of Children Credits: 3
OR
SOC 3400 - Childhood and Adolescent Socialization Credits: 3
In addition, students must take SOC 1010 (Introduction to Sociology^a) and 5-6 credit hours from the following list. Students may not use the same course to count for the major, the minor, or General Studies.
ECE 4310 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 2
PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 3260 - Psychology of Adolescence Credits: 3
PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
SLHS 2890 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3
Total for Major with Elementary Education Concentration (Non-licensure): 40-42
Students pursuing licensure should consult with an advisor in the School of Education.

^aIf Soc 1010 is being taken to fulfill a General Studies requirement, students must take 3 additional credit hours from the list.

Human Development Major with Early Childhood Education Licensure

Required General Studies Courses

The following courses fulfill the general studies requirements for MSU Denver and the teacher licensure program for degree-seeking candidates.

ARTE 2060 - The Arts and Creative Thinking Credits: 3
ENG 1010 - Composing Arguments Credits: 3
ENG 1020 - Research and Argument Writing Credits: 3
ENG 2460 - Introduction to Children’s Literature for Non-English Majors Credits: 3
GEG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3 *
or
GEG 1920 - Concepts and Connections in Geography Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
or
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3
MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I Credits: 3
CAS 1010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
SCI 2610 - Integrated Natural Science I Credits: 3
SCI 2620 - Integrated Natural Science II Credits: 3
3 Credits Social and Behavioral Sciences II Credits: 3 **
Subtotal: 33 credits
*GEG 1000 satisfies the general studies global diversity requirement.

**Students are encouraged to select a course that also satisfies the multicultural graduation requirement.

Human Development Core Courses

ECE 3860 - Cultural Socialization of Children Credits: 3
ECE 4310 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 2
NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 1800 - Developmental Educational Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 2330 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I Credits: 3
PSY 3240 - Infancy Credits: 3
PSY 3280 - Developmental Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 3340 - Cognitive Development and Learning Credits: 3
PSY 3350 - Psychology of Social Development Credits: 3
PSY 4960 - Senior Thesis in Human Development Credits: 3 *
Subtotal: 32 credits
*This course satisfies the senior experience graduation requirement.

Human Development Elective Courses

Choose three of the following courses. The following courses are recommended for Early Childhood Education: ECE 3340, ECE 3750 and PSY 3250.

ECE 3340 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: 4
ECE 3750 - The Young Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learner Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 3250 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
SLHS 2890 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3
Subtotal: 9-10 credits

Early Childhood Education Licensure Sequence

The following courses fulfill the required courses for state licensure in early childhood education, as well as the minor required for the degree.

ECE 2600 - The Exceptional Child Credits: 3
ECE 2950 - Developmentally Effective Practice I: Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Young Children Credits: 4
ECE 3120 - Early Literacy Development: Birth to Age 5 Credits: 3
ECE 3140 - Math and Science: Birth to Age 5 Credits: 3
OR
ECE 4340 - Elementary Mathematics and Science Methods: Implementing Standards K-3 Credits: 3
ECE 3150 - Developmentally Effective Practice II: Literacy Instruction K-3 Credits: 4
ECE 3330 - Creativity and Expressive Arts for the Young Child Credits: 3
ECE 3350 - Documentation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
ECE 4370 - Developmentally Effective Practice III: Teaching in the Content Areas K-3 Credits: 4
ECE 4390 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Early Childhood (Preschool through Third Grade) Credits: 6,12
MTH 2620 - Integrated Mathematics II Credits: 3
MTL 3600 - Mathematics of the Elementary Curriculum Credits: 3
RDG 3110 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction in Grades P-6 Credits: 3
Subtotal: 48 credits

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
Human Development Core Courses	32 credits
Human Development Elective Courses	9-10 credits
Early Childhood Education Licensure Sequence	48 credits
Total for Degree and Licensure	121-123 credits

Human Development Major with Elementary Education Licensure

Requirements for Admission to Elementary Education Licensure with Human Development Major Program

Students pursuing a major in Human Development with Elementary Education Licensure must complete the following steps before being formally admitted to the elementary licensure program and taking sequence II classes.

Complete the School of Education application process located on the School of Education website
Pass ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 with a grade of C or better, or otherwise prove satisfaction of these course requirements
Meet requirements to take MTH 1610: Integrated Mathematics I
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher over the most recent 30 college credits

General Studies Requirements for Elementary Education Licensure

ARTE 2060 - The Arts and Creative Thinking Credits: 3 ¹
ENG 1010 - Composing Arguments Credits: 3
ENG 1020 - Research and Argument Writing Credits: 3
ENG 2460 - Introduction to Children’s Literature for Non-English Majors Credits: 3
GEG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3 ²
OR
GEG 1920 - Concepts and Connections in Geography Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
OR
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3
MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I Credits: 3
PSY 1800 - Developmental Educational Psychology Credits: 3 ³
SCI 2610 - Integrated Natural Science I Credits: 3
SCI 2620 - Integrated Natural Science II Credits: 3
CAS 1010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
OR
CAS 1710 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
Total General Studies: 33 credits
Notes:
1. Only students seeking education licensure may use this course to satisfy their General Studies requirements.
2. Satisfies the General Studies Global Diversity requirement.
3. PSY 1800 does not satisfy the General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences II requirement for Human Development majors. Students should meet with an advisor.

Professional Elementary Education Licensure Sequence

Additional Required Content Courses

MTH 2620 - Integrated Mathematics II Credits: 3
MTL 3600 - Mathematics of the Elementary Curriculum Credits: 3
HPS 2130 - Health and Physical Education for Elementary Teachers Credits: 2
Subtotal: 8 credits

Foundations

EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
EDU 3000 - Introduction to Education Credits: 1
EDU 3200 - Human Diversity: Applications to Multicultural Education Credits: 3
RDG 3110 - Foundations of Literacy Instruction in Grades P-6 Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
Subtotal: 13 credits

Integrated Methods

EDU 3640 - Basic Techniques of Instruction, Assessment and Management Credits: 3
EDU 3650 - Field Experience: Basic Techniques of Instruction, Assessment and Management Credits: 1
EDU 3660 - Teaching Writing K-6 Credits: 2
EDU 4100 - Integrated Methods of Teaching Social Studies and Literacy: K-6 Credits: 3
EDU 4105 - Field Experience: Integrated Social Studies and Literacy: K-6 Credits: 1
EDU 4120 - Integrated Methods of Teaching Science, Health and Mathematics: K-6 Credits: 3
EDU 4125 - Field Experience: Integrated Science, Health and Mathematics: K-6 Credits: 1
EDU 4190 - Elementary Student Teaching and Seminar: K-6 Credits: 6,12
RDG 4000 - Literacy Instruction in Grades K-6 Credits: 3
Subtotal: 29 credits
Total Licensure Sequence: 50 credits

Human Development Foundation Courses

NUT 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 3
PSY 1001 - Introductory Psychology Credits: 3 ¹
PSY 1800 - Developmental Educational Psychology Credits: 3 ¹
PSY 2330 - Statistics and Research Methods for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I Credits: 3
PSY 3250 - Child Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 3280 - Developmental Research Methods Credits: 3
PSY 3340 - Cognitive Development and Learning Credits: 3
PSY 3350 - Psychology of Social Development Credits: 3
PSY 4960 - Senior Thesis in Human Development Credits: 3
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 ¹
SOC 3400 - Childhood and Adolescent Socialization Credits: 3
OR
ECE 3860 - Cultural Socialization of Children Credits: 3
SOC 3410 - The Family in Transition Credits: 3
Subtotal: 36 credits

Human Development Electives

Choose two courses from the following:

ECE 4310 - Working with Families and Communities Credits: 2
HPS 4500 - Motor Learning and Development Credits: 3
PSY 2210 - Psychology of Human Development Credits: 3
PSY 3260 - Psychology of Adolescence Credits: 3
PSY 3400 - Psychology of Exceptional Children Credits: 3
SLHS 2890 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3
Subtotal: 5-6 credits
Total for Human Development Major: 41-42 credits

Summary of Requirements

Human Development Major	41-42 credits
General Studies Requirements	33 credits
Licensure Program Requirements	50 credits
Grand Total	123-125 credits

Notes:

¹Course does not satisfy the General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences II requirement for Human Development majors. Students should meet with an advisor.

²Senior Experience course