Child Psychology

Learn to be an advocate for kids with the online Bachelor of Arts in Child Development degree program from Ashford University.

This online child development degree program has been specifically created to guide students as they study the stages of development from infancy through adolescence.

Learn how families and communities impact children's growth. The online courses of this child development program cover a wide variety of topics, from language acquisition to behavior and the critical role of play in children's education.

Professionals with a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development could start careers such as social work, childcare, or special education.

This unique degree demonstrates your competence and ability in working with children. Cultivate your understanding of children with your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development.

Age 22+ only; May NOT already have a Bachelors degree or higher.

This online Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - Child & Family Development degree program was designed to guide students in developing a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives.

This online degree in child & family development program takes a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Child Studies coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program* (*The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program is not intended to prepare students for professional licensure or certification in education).

Your knowledge in child development, family studies and cognitive development will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field.

Kaplan University's online Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Child Development degree is an ideal degree program for any individual who is looking for a flexible online option for develop the knowledge needed for exploring behavioral development from birth to adolescence.

Throughout the course of this online psychology/child development degree program, students will work to develop their understanding how people tick, as well as why they think and behave the way they do.

Throughout the course of this online degree in child development psychology degree program, students will study the various approaches to understanding and helping children with special needs and diverse backgrounds, as well as work to gain insight into the importance of social relationships created and maintained during childhood.

The main focus of this online degree in psychology has been placed on preparing students for working in organizations, agencies, and research settings where employees must know how to properly assess people and manage interpersonal relations.

As as student in this online degree in psychology and child development, individuals will examine the various major concepts, values, theories, studies, research methods, and historical trends in psychology as they apply to human behavior, learning, and development in order to build a deeper understanding of the psychological theory and methodology in motivating people.

This online psychology degree will prepare students for graduate-level studies in psychology, as well as for coordinating services for children with developmental disabilities or serving as a child care worker or a child welfare caseworker.

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.

Walden University's online Ph.D. in Psychology - School Psychology (Licensure) degree program has been specifically designed for those individuals who are looking to gain the skills and in-depth knowledge that is required for providing quality, and contextually-relevant, psychological services within educational setting.

The faculty of this online ph.d. in psychology degree program, have specifically designed this specialization for those individuals who are wanting to be a part of social changes, and who see the need for professionals who can facilitate quality consultative, educational and mental health services to school-aged children and their families.

While in Walden University's online school psychology degree program, students will work to develop the in-depth knowledge that is needed for facing the increasing challenges of today's complex and diverse schools systems.

This program will prepare its students for sitting for the psychology licensing exam as well as aid them in meeting the academic licensure requirements of most state licensure board.

Walden University licensure specializations in psychology are not accredited by the American Psychological Association, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Because no graduate psychology program can guarantee licensure upon graduation, we encourage students to consult the appropriate agency to determine specific requirements.

All applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.

An ideal program for those individuals who hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, and who are looking for an online method of developing their skills in the area of Child Psychology - the online Post-Doctoral Psychology Certificate in Clinical Child Psychology from Walden University offers students a flexible method for developing a broader understanding of the field of child psychology.

This online psychology certificate program offers its students an online program that will aid them in continuing their educational growth and development, and provides them with an opportunity to develop further within this specialized area.

While in the online Child Psychology certification courses, students will work study a number of areas, such as:

• Clinical Child Neuropsychology
• Developmental Pyschopathology
• Child Psychotherapy
• Marriage and Child Therapy and Practicum

This 23 credit certification in psychology program has been created for those practicing clinicians who are in needed of furthering their knowledge and abilities in the filed of child psychology.

All applicants must have an accredited doctoral degree in psychology; licensed clinician.