Bachelor of Arts in Education in Psychology - Human Development (Elementary)

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

Psychology’s attempt to understand the human condition takes many approaches. Some psychologists study brain chemistry and its relation to behavior, while others study the behavior of individuals in groups. Still others are engaged in providing counseling or psychotherapy to people who are mentally ill or who are having difficulty in coping with the demands of life. With a faculty of over 40 individuals, all of whom hold a doctoral degree the Department offers a program of study that provides a solid foundation in the general concepts and methods of Psychology, as well as courses and programs for students in many of the more specialized areas.The human development program is designed to provide students in the elementary education program with an in-depth understanding of theory, research, and application in developmental psychology, and a sound background in general psychology. The program is designed to allow students flexibility in selecting psychology courses with the assistance of their advisor.