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Child Development and Social Intervention

Get an introduction to the various contexts in which children and adolescents develop, and learn about prevention and intervention efforts that address psychological, social, educational, and health problems in this undergraduate minor.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Minor, Child Development and Social Intervention

Format
Full-time or Part-time
Credits
16

Who Should Choose This Minor

The minor in Child Development and Social Intervention is open to all undergraduate students at NYU with the exception of students majoring in Applied Psychology through Steinhardt.

This may be a good fit for you if you are interested in careers or further graduate study in the following areas:

  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Advocacy
  • Counseling
  • Social work
  • Law
  • Public policy

What You'll Learn

In the 16-credit Child Development and Social Intervention minor, you have the opportunity to learn about prevention and intervention efforts that address psychological, social, educational, and health problems in children and adolescents. You will be introduced to topics in child development and community psychology before choosing electives to round out your experience. This minor helps to prepare you for careers in fields such as psychology, advocacy, social work, public policy, law, and more. 

If you have any additional questions about the minor, please contact Erica Rodriguez. 

Program Requirements

The minor requires the completion of 16 credits, comprised of the following:

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
APSY-UE 10Developmental Psychology 14
APSY-UE 5Community Psychology 14
Electives
Select 8 credits of the following:8
APSY-UE 1270
Social Intervention in Schools and Communities
APSY-UE 1278
Families, Schools, and Child Development
APSY-UE 1279
Child Development and Social Policy in a Global Society
CAMS-UA 101
Child & Adolescent Psychopathology
CAMS-UA 134
Behav Probs in School: Impairment to Interventn
CAMS-UA 202
Advanced Seminar in Personality Disorders
Total Credits16
1

If a student has coursework in Developmental Psychology completed, a substitution may be approved for APSY-UE 10 pending program review. If approved, the student will need to take an additional 4-credit approved APSY-UE course to satisfy the 8-credit minimum APSY-UE course requirement to receive this minor.