173 Master's degrees in Childhood Studies

This Child Development Master's programme offered at the University College London (UCL) will deepen students' knowledge of child development and developmental psychology and prepare them for professional work with children and young people or progression to professional doctorates, higher research degrees, or employment as a researcher.

The Child and Family Development Master of Arts at The University of Akron is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for those dedicated to improving the human condition. This degree focuses on the complex relationships between individuals, families, and their evolving social and economic environments.

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

Researchers in Lifespan Developmental Psychology seek to understand human development across the lifespan at specific stages or ages in life (i.e., childhood, adolescence, aging). The Department offers a Master of Science in Lifespan Developmental Psychology at North Carolina State University.

Child Development from California State University Los Angeles is designed for students interested in research, theory and practice related to the study of individuals and families across diverse populations and settings.

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 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.

This innovative Childhood Studies course at the University of Leeds offers a unique sociological focus seeking to understand the lives of children and young people in different social, cultural, participatory and geographical contexts. 

Within the Childhood and Youth Studies Postgrad.Dip from The Open University UK If you work with children and young people and wish to enhance your knowledge or would like to move into this field, will deepen your understanding and develop your practice. 

The School of Law at University of Kwazulu Natal offers an LLM programme in Child Care and Protection Law.

The Early Childhood Education - Administration in Early Childhood and Family Studies at Kean University prepares you to deliver a robust educational experience to young students in preschool through third grade (P-3).

At Social Work and Child Development from Sarah Lawrence College students can pursue study leading to a master’s degree in Social Work and a master’s degree in Child Development.

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.

Bucks New University's Child Protection and Adult Safeguarding course offers you the chance to get a unique point of view into both children and adult safeguarding, covering the latest trends and policies in safeguarding, and highlighting specific groups who might be at risk of abuse or targeting. 

The Children and Young People Participation and Leadership MA degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is designed for any professional who works with children, young people and their families, with a special interest in facilitating their rights and active participation.

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.

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. 

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.

Develop the expertise to help children thrive with the M.S. in Early Childhood Studies - Administration, Management and Leadership offered by Walden University. Deepen your understanding of child developmental stages, explore the latest trends and theory in early childhood, and gain the practical skills needed to create environments where children learn and grow.