81 Master's in Childhood Studies in North America

The Child Welfare Certificate Program from the Florida Atlantic University prepares master-level social work students for a career in working with abused or neglected children and their families.

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.

The Child and Youth Study programme at Mount Saint Vincent University is a master level qualification delivered through a public study mode. This curriculum offers both thesis and non-thesis pathways to suit your career goals. Students engage in advanced interdisciplinary research to support the well-being of young people.

The Master of Science in Child Life at University of La Verne prepares students to work with a special population: hospitalized children. Certified Child Life Specialists strive to educate and help children and their families cope with healthcare issues, thereby minimizing potential stress and anxiety for all.

Students of the Early Childhood and Family Development program at Missouri State University will describe the characteristics and influences on an individual’s development to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive and challenging. 

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.

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.

The Family and Child Studies-Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Central Oklahoma is a Master of Science degree delivered on campus. This postgraduate programme focuses on clinical practice and theoretical knowledge, preparing students for professional licensure through intensive internships and practical training.

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.

The Child and Family Well-Being Graduate Certificate program offered at University of Southern California has been training leaders in health management and policy for more than 35 years.

The Child and Youth Studies at Brock University is part of a growing international movement for multi and transdisciplinary perspectives in Child and Youth Studies.

This Child Development program from Michigan State University focuses on generating knowledge related to the behavioral, psychological, biological, and contextual processes that promote positive developmental outcomes in children. 

The Youth Studies programme at The City University of New York is a pioneering Master of Arts degree delivered through flexible online synchronous and asynchronous learning. This postgraduate course focuses on social justice and equity, preparing professionals for leadership roles in youth development over a standard duration.

The online MS in Developmental Psychology - Health and Human Development program from Walden University, you will apply theory, research, and practices in the field of developmental psychology to real-world settings.

The Child Life programme at the University of Georgia is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. This professional curriculum prepares students to support the social-emotional needs of children in healthcare. Over two years, students complete advanced coursework, a clinical practicum, and a full-scale internship.

The Child Trauma and Play Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University trains exceptionally skilled child and adolescent therapists who are uniquely equipped with trauma competencies and knowledge, coupled with play therapy techniques and applications to support the health and emotional wellbeing of children and families.

The Family and Child Studies- Family Science (Online) at the University of Central Oklahoma is a comprehensive M.S. degree. This online programme takes approximately two and a half years to complete, focusing on family dynamics and human development to prepare professionals for impactful roles in family life education.

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. 

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. 

The Transforming Child Protection to Wellbeing programme Royal Roads University helps you to critically reflect on and build an understanding of what's needed to work in partnership with communities to transform practices from their current state to a more holistic and effective approach to child and youth wellbeing.