Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's B.S. in Psychology program with a concentration in Infant and Toddler Development, you'll have the chance to examine how biological, cultural, and societal factors affect human feelings and actions. This degree program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to learn to apply psychological principles to real-world situations. Within the concentration area, you'll be able to explore methods for aiding the progression of children's emotional, social, and learning processes. In addition, courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge to recognize and address cognitive, physical, or behavioral delays.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You may have experience working as a babysitter, nanny, or daycare worker. Previous courses in human biology, general psychology, child psychology, or human development could prove helpful. Applicants to Walden University's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The program requires completion of 181 quarter credit hours. The curriculum includes core courses, concentration courses, and a capstone course.

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

Core Courses

• Psychology as a Natural Science
• Psychology as a Social Science
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Theories of Personality
• Data Analysis and Presentation
• Methods in Psychological Inquiry
• Capstone: Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology

Concentration Courses

• Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence
• Social Influences on Behavior
• Learning
• Infant / Toddler Mental Health
• Family Cultures of Infants and Toddlers
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Infant Settings
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Toddler Settings

Psychology Elective Courses

• Racial and Ethnic Identities
• Psychology of Gender
• Influence and Persuasion
• Global Perspectives in Psychology
• Nine additional elective courses

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Options

Walden Universitys Bachelor -B.S. in Psychology: program with a concentration in Infant and Toddler Development program is designed to develop your critical-thinking and decision-making skills as well as provide you with a foundation for implementing psychological theories. With this type of training, you could be able to pursue opportunities with government agencies, schools, or community service organizations. Potential job titles could include:

You could be able to seek employment as a:

• Case manager
• Victim advocate
• Child care worker
• Psychiatric technician

Advanced Degrees

After earning Walden University's B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Infant and Toddler Development, you could opt to continue your training. This could lead to a graduate-level certificate program or a master's degree. Such programs may provide you with a chance to strengthen your knowledge and skills as well as increase your marketability to potential employers.

Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• M.S. in Psychology
• M.S. in Counseling
• M.S. in Education
• M.S. in Social Work

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.