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74 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in United States

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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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).
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.
Child Welfare
The Child Welfare Certificate Program from the Florida Atlantic University prepares master-level social work students for a career in working with abused or neglected children and their families.

Psychology - General Psychology
This Psychology - General Psychology MSc programme from the Liberty University provides you the opportunity to build your understanding of the impact of social psychology on individuals.
Child and Family Studies - Family Gerontology
The M.S. Child and Family Studies - Family Gerontology program at Ohio University offers a more in-depth study of children, adults and families along the life span. The program prepares individuals who are interested in studying and/or working with families in many settings, including human and social service agencies, and programs for youth, adolescents and elders.
Family and Child Studies - Marriage and Family Therapy
Family and Child Studies - Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Central Oklahoma prepares students to apply for the Oklahoma licensed marriage and family therapist certification examination. This program includes both internship and practicum requirements for students.
Developmental Psychology - Health and Human Development
The online MS in Developmental Psychology - Health and Human Development program from Walden University, you will apply theory, research, and practices in the field of developmental psychology to real-world settings.