Child Psychology Degree

Detailed profiles of schools for Child Psychology from the EdRef college search portal.

Child Psychology programs prepare students to work in the area of child development from the prenatal period to maturity. They study children in terms of cognition, language, learning, perception, and social behavior. Both bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees in child psychology prepare students for careers in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, education, medicine, law, sociology, and behavioral science. The bachelor of science degree places more of an emphasis on field experience and developmental psychology and prepares students for areas like early childhood education, counseling, and human service programs.

Students who earn graduate degrees in the area of child psychology receive access to core faculty with interests in developmental issues and experience in diverse clinical research settings. Students specialize in children, adolescents, and families. The focus is on child growth and development. Laboratory and field experiences are a large part of all these programs.