Child Development–Infant/Toddler
The Child Development–Infant/Toddler concentration examines the development of infants and the importance of quality relationships to their emotional and social well-being. Study to assess developmental delays at an early age and identify treatment alternatives. Explore healthy living and learning environments that foster infant/toddler growth socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.
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 3203 | Infant/Toddler Mental Health | 5 |
| EDUC 3204 | Family Cultures of Infants and Toddlers | 5 |
| EDUC 4205 | Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Infant Settings | 5 |
| EDUC 4206 | Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Toddler Settings | 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.
