173 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies

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 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.

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.

Developmental Focused Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, studied at TED University,  is a subfield of clinical psychology and a specialty in professional psychology that develops and applies scientific knowledge to the assessment, prevention and treatment of mental health problems in children and adolescents within their social context.

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. 

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. 

This MAS in Children's Rights from the University of Geneva offers specialised theoretical and practical knowledge on children’s rights, with a particular emphasis on its international and interdisciplinary dimensions. It aims to deepen understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related implementation practices.

Prepare for entry to a range of postgraduate degrees in areas such as education, history, law, politics and translation in the Pre-Master's in Social Sciences - Children's Rights at INTO Queen's University Belfast.

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 Department of Childhood Education from Faculty of Education at University of Johannesburg offers a MPhil in Children's Literature (Research).

This Residential Work (Children's) course offered at Kingston University gives you the expertise to thrive in your social care career while enhancing the lives of vulnerable people. Embrace this unique hands-on learning experience to boost your skills and confidence in working with children in residential care.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, then this Education, Children and Social Justice course from University of Chester is for you. 

The Sociology of Childhood and Children's Rights MA progamme offered at the University College London (UCL) will introduce you to a range of cutting-edge social theories about global childhoods and children's rights. 

The Digital Child Rights and Youth Protection programme from Szechenyi Istvan University focuses on protecting children’s rights and wellbeing in the digital environment.

This Childhood and Youth Studies Postgrad.Cert from The Open University UK is designed for graduates from any discipline with a professional or personal interest in childhood and youth studies who wish to deepen their understanding of children’s lives and develop critical analysis skills.

The Child Health (Neurodevelopment) programme offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a 3-year full-time block-release degree