Child and Adolescent Development Master’s Degree in Psychology
Students who pursue a Master’s degree in psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent development are enrolled in a program that will help them to succeed in organizations where they will be working with young people. It’s also a good choice for people who are planning to complete the requirements for a Ph.D in this subject area so they can become practicing psychologists.
This major focuses on the theory and practical actions necessary to support the healthy development of children and teens. Students develop their critical thinking and research skills as they complete the requirements for a degree. Examples of the courses you would take if you chose to major in this area include:
• Adolescent Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology
• Human Prenatal Development
• Inferential Statistics
• Learning Theories in Psychology
• Lifespan Development
• Orientation to Graduate Learning in Psychology
• Research Methods
• Tests and Measurements
• Topics in Child and Adolescent Development
Career Option
A graduate from a Master’s degree program in psychology with a concentration in child and adolescent development is qualified for these career choices:
• Associate Professor
• Grief Counselor
• Guidance Counselor
• Research Assistant
• School Counselor
• Substance Abuse Counselor
• Youth Counselor
