Childhood Studies

170 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies

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

American University of Greece4,3(47)

Athens, Greece

Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology

The Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology course from the American College of Greece is a degree programme for educators, psychologists, and other professionals in education who are seeking to work with children, adolescents, families, and schools.

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

1 year$11,809/yr

University of Padua4,2(498)

Padova, Italy Top 1% in Worldwide

Developmental and Educational Psychology

This new Developmental and Educational Psychology degree from University of Padua provides students with cutting-edge scientific knowledge, skills and abilities concerning typical and atypical development, and advanced topics in emotion regulation, peer relationships, and cultural developmental psychology.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,209/yr

The University of Akron4,5(4)

Online Top 8% in Worldwide

Child and Family Development

Graduates will become leaders and innovators in the Child and Family Development field at The University of Akron through an advanced interdisciplinary and experiential education that prepares professionals who will contribute to the well-being of individuals, families, and global communities through careers working with child and families.

M.A. Part-time Online

1 year, 3 months$23,232/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Youth Studies

In the Master’s programme Youth Studies at Utrecht University you will contribute to knowledge regarding youth issues. You will learn to develop ways to prevent or solve problems associated with adolescence and young adulthood, and enhance the quality youth care.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,004/yr

Central Washington University4,6(16)

Ellensburg, United States

Child Development and Family Science

The graduate program in Child Development and Family Science from Central Washington University aims to prepare students to work in Family and Social Service agencies or as Certified Child Life Specialists.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,698/yr

University of Suffolk4,6(32)

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Childhood and Education

Working with children means understanding diverse childhoods, individual contexts as well as societal influences. What does it mean to be a child? What does childhood mean in today’s society, locally and globally? The Childhood Studies degree at University of Suffolk might be for you!

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

1 year$20,640/yr

Queen's University Belfast4,3(81)

Belfast, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Children's Rights

Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as education, history, law, politics and translation in the Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Children's Rights at INTO Queen's University Belfast.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ year$17,641/full

Leiden University4,0(130)

Leiden, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education and Child Studies (research)

The aim of the Education and Child Studies (research) MSc programme from Leiden University is to promote the scientific development of young academics on the path to becoming independent researchers within education and child studies and related disciplines.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$25,306/yr

Sarah Lawrence College4,7(3)

Bronxville, United States

Social Work and Child Development

At Social Work and Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College students can pursue study leading to a master’s degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Child Development.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$55,948/yr

Western Kentucky University3,8(4)

Bowling Green, United States

Child and Family Studies

The 100% online Master of Science in Child and Family Studies by Western Kentucky University focuses on human development with a theory-to-practice approach, allowing students to learn in the field. Graduates are empowered to improve quality of life and create positive change by learning to evaluate and synthesize issues related to children, youth, and families.

M.Sc. Part-time On-campus

1 year$57,180/yr

Missouri State University3,6(5)

Online

Early Childhood and Family Development

Students of the Early Childhood and Family Development program at Missouri State University will describe the characteristics and influences on an individual’s development to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging.

Master Part-time Online

2 years$16,798/yr

University of Dundee4,1(72)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Developmental Psychology (part time)

Study infant and child development, with a focus on socio-emotional and cognitive skills. Join in with our ongoing research to gain experience in the field with the Developmental Psychology (part time) programme at the University of Dundee.

M.Sc. Part-time On-campus

2 years$16,080/yr

Rutgers University4,2(61)

Camden, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Childhood Studies

The Childhood Studies programme of Rutgers University involves the cross-disciplinary study of children and childhood within historical, multicultural, national, and global contexts. Each combination of perspectives brings new insights into the lives of children and the families, cultures and societies in which they are embedded.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$36,000/yr

North Carolina State University4,2(46)

Raleigh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Researchers in Lifespan Developmental Psychology seek to understand human development across the lifespan at specific stages or ages in life (i.e., childhood, adolescence, aging). The Department offers a Master of Science in Lifespan Developmental Psychology at North Carolina State University.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,033/yr

University of Melbourne4,2(116)

Online Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Adolescent Health and Wellbeing

Delivered online, the Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing from the University of Melbourne will provide you with the latest knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services.

Master Part-time Online

4 years$18,726/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Youth Development and Social Change

Youth Development and Social Change program from Utrecht University will prepare you for a career in the field of youth research, youth care and youth policy.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,004/yr

University of California, Davis4,4(12)

Davis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Child Development

The Child Development interdisciplinary program offered by the University of California, Davis, provides an in-depth examination of human behavioral development from infancy through adolescence as a basis for developing new and applying existing knowledge.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,697/yr

Bangor University4,4(73)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Childhood and Youth

This interdisciplinary Childhood and Youth programme from Bangor University, equips practitioners with the depth of insight necessary to working in the best interests of children and young people.

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

1 year$25,783/yr

University of Geneva3,9(30)

Genève, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Children's Rights

This MAS in Children's Rights from the University of Geneva offers specialised theoretical and practical knowledge on children’s rights, with a particular emphasis on its international and interdisciplinary dimensions. It aims to deepen understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related implementation practices.

Master Full-time Blended

1 year, 11 months$10,113/yr