11 Child Development MA Degree Programs

The Master of Arts in Child Development is a 36-unit graduate program designed to provide students an in-depth background in child development and learning. The M.A. in Child Development will provide professional educators in early childhood a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of the theories of the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of young children.

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 Master's in Child Development program offers a comprehensive curriculum focused on understanding the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of young children. It prepares students ...

The program seeks to form early childhood educators and specialists (preschool and primary school teachers and administrators, child development consultants, and researchers) who can effectively blend theory and practice in creating positive learning opportunities and experiences for young children to promote their total development.

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 Master of Arts in Family and Child Studies is designed to help students deepen their understanding of family dynamics, childhood development, and community engagement. The program covers various t...

The Master of Arts in Child Language program is designed to prepare students for careers in assessing, treating, and researching communication issues in children. It offers coursework that covers chil...

The Master of Arts in Clinical Child Psychology is designed to give students a solid foundation in understanding and helping children and families. The program focuses on training students in evidence...

The Integrated Childhood Well-Being (Tulsa) M.A. program is designed to prepare students to support the healthy development of children. It emphasizes understanding early childhood growth, family dyna...

The Master’s program in Childhood in Society offers a comprehensive look at childhood from social, cultural, and political perspectives. It aims to help students understand how childhood experiences a...

The master's program in Professional Practice with Children & Young People is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of supporting young people in various settings. It provides a pa...