Overview

The focus of this Developmental Psychology - General program at Walden University is on analysis and application of the theories, methods, approaches, and principles of developmental psychology.

The General specialization provides students with the maximum flexibility by allowing them to design a program that most closely matches their personal and professional goals. The program is completed by choosing any three specialization courses from among the MS in Developmental Psychology program’s specializations. Students should complete the General Program if they want to pursue an area of interest that is not among the specializations currently offered.

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of developmental psychology to promote positive social change in the lives of children, teens, adults, and the community.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MS in Developmental Psychology program, students will be able to:

Describe the theoretical foundations of developmental psychology.
Apply principles of developmental psychology in areas of cognitive, language, social and emotional functioning across the human development lifespan.
Interpret psychological theory and research related to developmental psychology.
Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of developmental psychology theory and research to real world educational, social, health, and other settings.
Describe developmental psychological research and practice from a multicultural and/or global perspective.
Promote positive social change through the application of developmental psychology theory, research, and practice to scholarly and/or professional activities that promote positive social change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Cognitive Development
Social and Emotional Development
Diversity in Child/Adolescent Development and Learning
International Perspectives on Human Development
Lifespan Development
Gender and Human Development
Development in the Digital Age

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher

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Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)

Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet

Tuition Fees

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19284 USD / year

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19284 USD / year

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19284 USD / year

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