Child Development–Preschool
The Child Development–Preschool concentration explores the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of the preschool child. Observe and assess the learning needs of preschool children. Study best practices to foster and enhance child development in the areas of learning and social skills.
Completion Requirements
- 181 total credit hours
- General education courses (45 cr.)
- Core courses (31 cr.)
- Concentration courses (35 cr.)
- Psychology elective courses (20 cr.)
- Elective courses (50 cr.)
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits with at least 45 credits (including specific courses) completed at Walden.
Core Courses
These courses may be taken while you are taking general education courses as long as prerequisites are complete.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| COMM 1000 | Communication Skills For Career Development | 1 |
| PSYC 1002 | Psychology as a Natural Science | 5 |
| PSYC 1003 | Psychology as a Social Science | 5 |
| PSYC 2001 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC 3002 | Data Analysis and Presentation | 5 |
| PSYC 3003 | Methods in Psychological Inquiry | 5 |
| PSYC 4010 | Capstone: Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology | 5 |
Concentration Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PSYC 2002 | Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence | 5 |
| PSYC 2005 | Social Influences on Behavior | 5 |
| PSYC 2008 | Learning | 5 |
| EDUC 3003 | Observation and Assessment of the Young Child | 5 |
| EDUC 3103 | Guiding Young Children's Behavior | 5 |
| EDUC 4004 | Children with Special Needs | 5 |
| EDUC 4102 | Play and Learning for the Preschool Child | 5 |
Psychology Elective Courses
Choose all four listed below or any four 3000-level or 4000-level courses from the other B.S. in Psychology concentrations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| PSYC 3005 | Racial and Ethnic Identities | 5 |
| PSYC 3006 | Psychology of Gender | 5 |
| PSYC 3007 | Influence and Persuasion | 5 |
| PSYC 4006 | Global Perspectives in Psychology | 5 |
Elective Courses
In addition to psychology elective courses, you will take 10 elective courses (50 credits) from the remaining B.S. in Psychology courses or from any other Walden bachelor’s program.
