January 2025 University Catalog

MS in Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, FlexPath option

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. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MS in Psychology through self-paced demonstrations of competencies. This specialization is not designed or intended to meet licensure requirements for any licensed profession.

Core courses

PSY-FPX5002Foundations of Theory and Practice for Master's Psychology Learners

2.5

PSY-FPX7610Tests and Measurements

2.5

RSCH-FPX7860Survey of Research Methods

2

RSCH-FPX7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

2

Specialization courses

PSY-FPX5110Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6010Human Prenatal Development

2.5

PSY-FPX6015Lifespan Development

2.5

PSY-FPX6020Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development

2.5

PSY-FPX6025Child Psychology

2.5

PSY-FPX6030Adolescent Psychology

2.5

Taken during the learner’s final quarter

PSY-FPX5201Integrative Project for Master's Degree in Psychology

2.5

Total

At least 26.5 program points

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.