Childhood StudiesNorth America

83 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in North America

San José State University4,4(38)

Online Top 9% in Worldwide

Child and Adolescent Development

The Child and Adolescent Development program at San José State University is designed for students who are passionate about early childhood through emerging adulthood, social/emotional development, cognitive/language development, and more, and prepares our graduates for a wide range of career paths.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$20,920/yr

Southeastern Louisiana University4,7(10)

Online

Child Life

The purpose of the Child Life program, offered by Southeastern Louisiana University is to prepare students to become advanced practitioners in Child Life.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

$6,684/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Work - Child Welfare

The Social Work - Child Welfare degree at California State University Fullerton is the only programme in Orange County offered by a public university. It offers foundation and advanced curricula emphasizing a direct service methodology from a multicultural perspective.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$7,571/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Child Development

The Child Development Master is offered by San Diego State University. The focus of the program is on social and emotional development and on child development in context (e.g., early childhood education programs, schools, families, communities).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Springfield, United States

Child Life Studies

This Child Life Studies standard track at Missouri State University is for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in Child Life Studies with no previous background or training in child life. Graduates are educated and clinically trained to support infants, children, youth and families cope with stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability and loss.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$16,798/yr

Walden University4,4(15)

Online

Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care

Do you have a passion for working with young patients? Take an active role in ensuring accessible, high-quality healthcare with this Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care at Walden University.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$22,647/yr

University of Manitoba4,2(106)

Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Pediatrics and Child Health

The Master of Science in Pediatrics and Child Health program is designed by University of Manitoba to provide students with a unique learning opportunity to increase their understanding of pediatric health and research.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$10,159/yr

Tarleton State University4,4(16)

Stephenville, United States

Child Development and Family Studies

The Child Development and Family Studies program at Tarleton State University prepares you to make an impact in the quality of life for others, while helping you advance your social work career. As an advanced practitioner in Social Work, you will rely upon a variety of theoretical perspective apply real-world interventions at all levels of practice.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1½ year$12,848/yr

University of Washington4,2(54)

Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology - Prevention and Treatment

The Master of Arts in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology - Prevention and Treatment program at the University of Washington will give you the specialized skills needed to provide mental health services to children and teens in a variety of settings.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$39,204/yr

Duquesne University5,0(1)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Child Psychology

The M.S.Ed. in Child Psychology program from Duquesne University will prepare you to pursue a rewarding career as an educational advocate for children. This 30-credit program includes curriculum to enhance paraprofessional mental health services provided to children in community and school settings.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,685/yr

California State University San Bernardino4,5(11)

San Bernardino, United States

Child Development

The Master of Arts Program in Child Development (MACD) from California State University San Bernardino is an evening program that strives to foster an understanding of the major theories and empirical research in child development from infancy through adolescence.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,515/yr

Teachers College at Columbia University4,8(4)

New York City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Bilingual Childhood Special Education Studies

This Bilingual Childhood Special Education Studies degree at Teachers College at Columbia University leads to Initial Certification in Childhood Education (1-6), the Bilingual Extension Certification, and the Teaching Students with Disabilities Certification.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,358/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Family and Child Studies-Marriage and Family Therapy

Master of Science in Family and Child Studies-Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Oklahoma prepares students for the certification examination in Family Life Education from the National Council on Family Relations.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,510/yr

St. Francis College

Brooklyn, United States

Childhood Special Education

Welcome to the Childhood Special Education Master of Science program at St. Francis College, a specialized educational journey dedicated to preparing educators for working with children with special needs.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$19,500/yr

Thomas Jefferson University2,5(2)

Philadelphia, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Child Trauma and Play Therapy

The Child Trauma and Play Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University trains exceptionally skilled child and adolescent therapists who are uniquely equipped with trauma competencies and knowledge, coupled with play therapy techniques and applications to support the health and emotional wellbeing of children and families.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$43,329/yr

Liberty University4,2(26)

Online

Humanitarian Action and Human Rights - Women and Children's Advocacy (Online)

Women and children face unique challenges that often leave them vulnerable to oppression and exploitation. With Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights - Women and Children's Advocacy (Online), you can learn how to protect and assist women and children facing dangerous situations and human rights violations.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

2 years$11,610/yr

Eastern Washington University3,3(7)

Cheney, United States

Child Life

The advanced-track Master of Arts in Child Life degree at Eastern Washington University will give you the necessary education to be a competent certified child life specialist (CCLS).

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$28,164/yr

San Diego State University4,5(35)

San Diego, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Child Development-Early Childhood Mental Health

The Child Development-Early Childhood Mental Health Master is offered by San Diego State University. Our mission is to prepare students to become early childhood educators and professionals who work with children and families in their schools and communities.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$11,548/yr

Mount Saint Vincent University4,3(4)

Halifax, Canada

Child and Youth Study

The Master of Arts program in Child and Youth Study at Mount Saint Vincent University will help you to develop an understanding of issues that affect children and youth in our region, in Canada, and around the world.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$10,903/yr

Toronto Metropolitan University4,3(115)

Toronto, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Child and Youth Care

This Child and Youth Care programme from Toronto Metropolitan University focuses on the theoretical and practice-oriented approaches related to young people facing adversity in myriad contexts, and covers issues and themes that include trauma-informed care, life-space intervention, critical and anti-oppressive perspectives.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$20,615/yr