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58 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in United States
Child and Family Studies - Child Life
The M.S. Child and Family Studies - Child Life graduate program offers a more in-depth study of children, adults and families along the life span. The program offered by Ohio University 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.
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.
Family and Child Studies
The Family and Child Studies M.A. at The University of New Mexico is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for full-time completion over four semesters. This 33-credit degree offers specialised tracks in family life, human development, and early childhood, providing flexible pathways for diverse career goals.
Child and Adolescent Development
University of La Verne’s Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Development program prepares elementary and secondary education teachers and other professionals to increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of young children or adolescents.
Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education (Grades 5-12) - English
Combining advanced and relevant coursework with in-person teaching experiences, the Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education (Grades 5-12) - English program at Manhattanville University equips you with practical tools to teach high school and middle school.
Child Life Studies Advanced
This Child Life Studies Advanced track at Missouri State University is for students who are either a Certified Child Life Specialist seeking to advance their career and training through a graduate degree, or students with significant child life coursework in previous studies (e.g., undergraduate child life emphasis or concentration).
Child Life
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences offers a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a sequence in Child Life at Illinois State University.
Youth Development Leadership
Working with and on behalf of youth demands continual learning and professional growth. To create space for what’s possible and keep up with the challenges facing today’s youth, leaders must have a grounding in current research as well as hands-on work and learning. This is why the Youth Development Leadership program of the University of Minnesota was created.
Special Education and Child Development
As an experienced educator, do you want to enhance your ability to provide exemplary, evidence-based services for people with special needs? The Special Education and Child Development program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is designed for professionals who already hold an initial Professional Educator’s License in Special Education.
Child Studies
Solve the most pressing challenges facing children and families today by connecting scholarship and practice through the Child Studies program of Vanderbilt University.
Early Childhood Education - Administration in Early Childhood and Family Studies
The Early Childhood Education - Administration in Early Childhood and Family Studies at Kean University prepares you to deliver a robust educational experience to young students in preschool through third grade (P-3).
Child Development
Child Development from California State University Los Angeles is designed for students interested in research, theory and practice related to the study of individuals and families across diverse populations and settings.
Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
The master's degree program in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling (MFCC) at California State University, Fresno is designed to prepare professional counselors, in accordance with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association, to serve the mental health needs of an increasingly diverse and changing society throughout the greater central California’s San Joaquin Valley.

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.
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.
Developmental Psychology with an Early Intervention Specialization
In the Developmental Psychology with an Early Intervention Specialization program of the Case Western Reserve University Students students will receive interdisciplinary training working with children with developmental differences in a variety of setting, as well as their families.
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.