Expand and focus your expertise with one of six specializations in the master’s in developmental psychology program.
Explore our Online MS in Developmental Psychology
In Walden’s MS in Developmental Psychology online program, you can acquire and apply knowledge of human growth and development to advance your career in hospitals, advocacy organizations, research institutions, or nonprofits.
Our online master’s in developmental psychology program is geared toward the working professional. In this career-oriented program, you will interpret research and apply your learning to address the needs of diverse populations—and promote lasting change in the lives of children, teens, and adults.
The MS in Developmental Psychology program is not designed to prepare students to become a licensed psychology or counseling professional.
Multiple Options
You can choose the General Program or six specializations to tailor your study to what interests you most.
Focus on today's issues
Study today’s most relevant issues such as development in the digital age and critical issues faced by populations such as children, the LGBTQ community, and the elderly.
Gain a Global Perspective
Gain a global perspective from a diverse community of faculty and students as you examine international issues such as mass migration and refugee crises.
Work Toward Your PhD
If you are interested in teaching, researching, or consulting, you can accelerate your progress toward a PhD by applying credits to Walden’s PhD in Developmental Psychology program.
Program Details
Curriculum - General Program Specialization
Completion Requirements
- 48 quarter credits
- Core courses (33 cr.)
- Specialization courses (15 cr.)
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
The number of credits and the time to completion for the program may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-596-8162.
Admission Requirements
Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 48 quarter credit | $555 per quarter hour | $26,640 |
| Technology Fee | Per quarter | $170 | $850 |
| $27,490** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION |
-$5,550 $21,940* |
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*Represents minimum time to completion and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 15 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-675-1072.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $2,500 to $3,500.
Program Outcomes
Career Outlook
With an MS in Developmental Psychology, you can work in a variety of settings, such as:
- Public and private hospitals
- Educational settings, including early childhood education centers
- Community organizations
- Senior centers or nursing and residential care facilities
- Nonprofit human service organizations
- Crisis intervention programs
- Rehabilitation centers
- Research institutions
- Mental health facilities
- Advocacy and policy organizations
- Individual and family services agencies
- Youth and adult correctional facilities
- Research, healthcare, or special education coordination and support organizations
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this program.
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared 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.
- 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.
- Describe developmental psychological research and practice from a multicultural and/or global perspective.
Note on Licensure:
The MS in Developmental Psychology is not a licensure program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology or counseling professional