Students who wish to minor in children's mental health must complete the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
| Child Development and Learning | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Complete one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
| Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health | ||
| Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence | ||
| Complete one of the following two courses: | 3 | |
| Trauma Informed Work with Children | ||
| Trauma in Childhood | ||
| Complete 9 credits of electives focused on children approved by the Children's Mental Health Minor Committee (including special topics courses focused on children). This may include up to 6 credits of relevant practica or research coursework. 1 | 9 | |
| Total | 18 | |
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Practica and research coursework (e.g., independent studies, honors or other undergraduate theses) can consist of offerings by various programs but must provide experiences focused on children and be approved in advance by the Children’s Mental Health Minor Committee.
A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor, of which 6 credits must be upper-division.