81 Master's in Childhood Studies in North America

Liberty University’s Human Services Counseling - Child or Parenting (Online) degree is designed to train you in essential counseling principles and strategies. The biblical integration in this child and family studies degree can help provide a solid foundation for you to effectively work with adults and adolescents.

This Psychology - General Psychology MSc programme from the Liberty University provides you the opportunity to build your understanding of the impact of social psychology on individuals.

Liberty University’s Pastoral Counseling - Parent and Child or Adolescent (Online) degree is designed to train chaplains, ministry professionals, and church leaders to become biblical counselors in Christian ministries and agency-based, non-licensure settings.

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. 

Women and children face unique challenges that often leave them vulnerable to oppression and exploitation. With Liberty University’s Master of Arts (MA) in Humanitarian Action and Human Rights - Women and Children's Advocacy (Online), you can learn how to protect and assist women and children facing dangerous situations and human rights violations.

Solve the most pressing challenges facing children and families today by connecting scholarship and practice through the Child Studies program of Vanderbilt University.

The M.S. Child and Family Studies - Family Gerontology program at Ohio University offers a more in-depth study of children, adults and families along the life span. The program 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. 

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.

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.

Child Life graduates at Azusa Pacific University are allied health care professionals who support children and their families facing challenging experiences, particularly traumatic medical situations.

This Bilingual Childhood Special Education Studies degree at Teachers College at Columbia University leads to Initial Certification in Childhood Education (1-6), the Bilingual Extension Certification, and the Teaching Students with Disabilities Certification. 

The Developmental Psychology - Child and Adolescent Development programme at Walden University is a comprehensive M.Sc. degree delivered via a flexible public study mode. This postgraduate course provides deep insights into human growth, allowing students to specialise in the vital stages of youth and adolescent maturation.

As a student in the Maternal and Child Health program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, you will be equipped with a highly adaptable toolkit and prepared to lead interdisciplinary efforts that require multiple perspectives and competencies in domestic and global contexts.

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).

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. 

The MSN Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care at Walden University is a master-level programme designed for registered nurses. This online course focuses on treating patients from birth to age 21. Students can complete the degree in approximately 24 months through flexible, public study modes.

The Master of Science in Pediatrics and Child Health program is designed by  University of Manitoba to provide students with a unique learning opportunity to increase their understanding of pediatric health and research.

The Early Childhood Studies M.A. at Toronto Metropolitan University is a unique postgraduate programme in North America. Available in both full-time and part-time study modes, it integrates equity and diversity into the curriculum. Students explore complex issues affecting children and families through a social justice lens.

The Child, Youth and Family Studies M.Sc. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers advanced professional training through on-campus study. This public programme provides flexible pathways, including thesis and non-thesis options, to prepare students for research or practice-based careers over a 36 to 51 credit duration.

This unique Child Development program at Sarah Lawrence College takes a progressive approach to studying child development by exploring the lives of children as the interaction of intellectual, emotional, social and imaginative streams.