College of Education and Human Development

Institute of Child Development

Infant and early childhood mental health online graduate minor

Gain knowledge of developmental processes related to competence, psychopathology, and resilience. Learn how to apply theory and research to meet the needs of children, families, and communities. All courses are online.

About this program

Curriculum

To earn a master's or doctoral level minor, you'll take three foundational courses in infant and early childhood mental health:

  • CPSY 5503: Development and Psychopathology in Early Childhood (3 credits - Spring semester only) [A-F]
  • CPSY 5513: Early Childhood Assessment (3 credits - Summer semester only) [A-F]
  • CPSY 5518: Prevention and Intervention in Early Childhood: Principles (3 credits - Fall semester only) [A-F]

Master’s level minor

In addition to the three required courses, you have the option of taking a three-credit field experience course.

  • CPSY 5996: Field Experience in Applied Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) [S-N]

Doctoral level minor

In addition to the three foundational courses, you'll complete three more required one-credit courses. You have the option of taking a three-credit field experience course.

Required courses

  • CPSY 5506: Infant Observation Seminar I (1 credit - Spring semester only) [S-N]
  • CPSY 5508: Infant Observation Seminar II (1 credit - Summer semester only) [S-N]
  • CPSY 5511: Infant Observation Seminar III (1 credit - Fall semester only) [S-N]

Optional field experience

  • CPSY 5996: Field Experience in Applied Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) [S-N]

How to apply

    Eligibility and instructions

    You’re eligible to pursue a graduate minor in infant and early childhood mental health if you’re actively pursuing another master’s or doctoral degree at the University of Minnesota.

    If you’re a master's degree student, you must declare a minor prior to your final exam.

    If you’re a doctoral student, you must declare a minor prior to passing your doctoral program’s preliminary oral exam.

    Questions?

    We’re here to help. Get in touch with our academic and student services.

    Elizabeth Carlson Elizabeth Carlson

    • Senior Research Associate; Affiliate Graduate Faculty; Director, Harris Programs
    • 612-626-8668
    • carls032@umn.edu

    My research focuses on development and psychopathology. I am especially interested in the ways that individuals become vulnerable to psychopathology early in development.

    Elizabeth Carlson
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