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6 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies in Netherlands

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.

Education and Child Studies
This programme focuses on the link between theory, research and practice. Students are taught to seek evidence-based solutions to problems occurring in child-rearing and education. At the start of this one-year programme, you will choose a specialisation. All specialisations have one course in common, in which you will learn about the practice of empirical research.
Education and Child Studies (research)
This two-year research programme is designed to teach students high-quality research skills in Child and Education Studies. It offers a solid base for either an academic or a professional career. Graduates are able to design, conduct and evaluate applied scientific research, and can make the link between (clinical) practice and science.
Parenting and Child Development
The programme of Parenting and Child Development consists of four substantive courses devoted to the following subjects:
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.
Child Development and Education
The Child Development and Education programme of the University of Amsterdam trains students to conceive, design, conduct and report high-quality research in the field of child development and education.