Master of Arts in Psychology - Child and Adolescent
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Description
During the course of this online Master of Arts in Psychology - Child and Adolescent from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, students will work to develop the broad knowledge that is needed for addressing child and adolescent related psychological disorders and behavioral issues.
This online master of arts in psychology degree program has been specifically created to be a flexible option for developing the knowledge and gaining the education that is required for assisting young people who are struggling with mental health issues and other challenges such as peer pressure, body image, experimenting with drugs or alcohol, relationships, sexuality, or coping with difficult life changes like parental divorce or death.
As a student in this online child and adolescent degree program, individual will partake in a number of online courses that address topics, such as:
- Psychopathology and Behavior Disorder
- Trauma And Crisis Intervention
- Juvenile Offenders
Upon completion of this online degree in child and adolescent psychology graduates will have gained the expert knowledge that is needed for succeeding in a wide variety of settings, from nonprofit agencies and community centers to public and private schools to private practice, and will also have the knowledge that is needed for conducting formal diagnostic tests, providing counseling and other therapeutic services, developing community-based youth programs, leading prevention initiatives, serving as mentors, and more.
Accreditation Information
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
