Overview

In the Applied Child and Adolescent Development program of the University of Minnesota, you’ll take core courses in advanced developmental psychology, cognitive and biological development, social and emotional development, research methods, and ethics. Then, you’ll complete coursework in one of three specializations: infant and early childhood mental health, child life, or individualized studies.

Choose your specialization

In our program, you'll build a strong foundation in child and adolescent development and choose a specialization from one of our three track options. Click on a track below to learn more about coursework and career opportunities.

Child life

Prepare to be a child life specialist, a trained professional who helps children cope with the stress and uncertainty of illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization.

Individualized studies

Personalize your degree by selecting elective courses that you can apply to a career field that interests you.

Infant and early childhood mental health

Prepare for a career that incorporates early childhood mental health practice or policy. Live in Minnesota? Pursue an option to prepare for an LPCC license.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Developmental Psychology

Cognitive and Biological Development

Social and Emotional Development

Research Methods in Applied Child and Adolescent Development

Ethics and Professionalism in Applied Child and Adolescent Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-06-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 SCH

32 to 35 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, earned prior to the summer start of the M.A. program. Preferred GPA: 3.00

At least one general psychology, human development, or a social science course with a grade B or higher. If you are a student at the University of Minnesota, we encourage you to take CPSY 2301: Intro to Child Psychology

Unofficial transcripts

Resume or CV

Personal statement

Diversity statement

Three letters of recommendation

Application Fee: $75 ($95 for international applicants)

For students whose first language is not English, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required

Tuition Fee

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International

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

29580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14790 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

19116 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9558 USD per semester during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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