167 Child Development Degree Programs

The MSc in Psychology of Child Development offers a thorough exploration of how children grow and learn, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical application. The program covers key ar...

Students studying child development take courses that focus on the physical, social, emotional, linguistic and intellectual development of children from birth through age 8. Most classes have opportunities for students to observe and work with young children, as well as an on-site infant-toddler program where students observe and may be hired as work-study students.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Professional Child Development is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills r...

The Human Development and Family Studies Major with a Child Development Option is designed to prepare students for careers working with children and families by providing a comprehensive understanding...

The Child and Family Development—BS program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers working with children and families. The program emphasizes a strong foundation in...

The Applied Child and Adolescent Development M.A. program focuses on understanding the developmental processes and factors that influence children and adolescents. It emphasizes both theoretical found...

The Child Development program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on understanding the growth and development of children from infancy through adolescence. It covers key areas such as cognitive,...

In the Master of Arts in Child Development program, students explore the lives of children as the interaction of intellectual, emotional, social, and imaginative streams. The program combines an in-depth study of primary theoretical perspectives with practical fieldwork and encourages students to study children in a wide range of social contexts and environments.

The Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations prepares students to understand how children grow and develop, as well as how families function and change over time. The program focuse...

The Child Development, Early Childhood Mental Health Concentration M.S. program is designed to prepare students for advanced roles in understanding and supporting the developmental needs of young chil...

The program focuses on preparing students to work with young children and support their development through effective teaching practices. It covers key areas such as child growth, development theories...

The Bachelor of Science in Child Learning and Development is designed to give students a strong foundation in understanding how children grow, learn, and develop. The program covers key areas such as ...

In this immersive program offered exclusively at Trent University Durham GTA, Child & Youth Studies students take a multidisciplinary and practical approach to understanding this crucial period in human development. Advance your knowledge of child and youth studies through sociological, psychological, Indigenous, and educational approaches to the field, and get hands-on experience through work placements and undergraduate-led research opportunities. Graduates of this program also benefit from a direct pathway into the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program, with guaranteed spaces reserved for Child & Youth Studies graduates.

The program in Childhood Education is designed to prepare students for careers in teaching early learners. It covers key topics such as child development, curriculum planning, and effective teaching s...