MS in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
The master’s Child and Adolescent Development specialization provides learners with the knowledge, theory, and best practices needed to promote and support the growth and development of children and adolescents. Specialization topics include prenatal, child, and adolescent development; physical and mental health; and social and educational issues related to child and adolescent development. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue careers in education, human services, health care, social services, or other settings in which knowledge of child and adolescent development would be an asset or job prerequisite. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.
Core courses
| PSY5002 | Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners | 5 |
| PSY7610 | Tests and Measurements | 5 |
| RSCH7860 | Survey of Research Methods | 4 |
| RSCH7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
Specialization courses
| PSY5110 | Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| PSY6010 | Human Prenatal Development | 5 |
| PSY6015 | Lifespan Development | 5 |
| PSY6020 | Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development | 5 |
| PSY6025 | Child Psychology | 5 |
| PSY6030 | Adolescent Psychology | 5 |
Taken during the learner’s final quarter
| PSY5201 | Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology | 5 |
Total
At least 53 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
Multiple specializations available (must be within the same degree program)