134 Full-time Master's degrees in Childhood Studies

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.

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.

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

The Education (Child Development and Education) course from the University of Oxford aims to promote a critical understanding of theories and research on child development and their relevance to the design and evaluation of educational programmes and policies in diverse contexts.

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.

Led by an experienced team of developmental psychologists, our Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development course at York St John University will deepen your understanding of classic and contemporary models of development. 

Are you interested in childhood as a social and cultural phenomenon? What about changing conditions of childhood in the context of development and globalization? If so, the MPhil in Childhood Studies at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is suitable 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.

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 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.

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.

University of La Verne’s Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Development program prepares elementary and secondary education teachers and other professionals to increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of young children or adolescents. 

The Holistic Child Development program at Lee University is designed to prepare a student for working in child development and advocacy organizations both domestically and internationally.

In Texas Christian University's Developmental Trauma graduate program, you will learn about the scientific and applied aspects of complex developmental trauma. You will also learn how to apply knowledge of professional behaviors, standards and ethics in developmental fields.

The Child and Youth Care programme at Toronto Metropolitan University is a professional M.A. degree designed for those supporting young people facing adversity. This public study mode course offers a one-year full-time or two-year part-time duration, focusing on children's rights, clinical practice, and social innovation.

Azusa Pacific University's Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents MS program offers a transformative path. Equip yourself to guide young minds through challenges, using evidence-based approaches to foster growth and resilience.