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MS in Developmental Psychology

Expand and focus your expertise with one of six specializations in the master’s in developmental psychology program.
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MS in Developmental Psychology

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3 MINUTE QUIZ

Build an Education Plan, Suited for You

Create and download your comprehensive plan with scholarships, financial aid, credit transfer, and more!

Specializations

Walden’s MS in Developmental Psychology program offers a variety of specializations to help you meet your personal and professional goals.

 

Program Details

Expand Your Impact

Discover what it’s like to earn your MS in Developmental Psychology online at Walden, from our transfer-of-credit policy to our immersive curriculum.

 

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostAmount
Tuition48 quarter credit$590 per quarter hour

$28,320 

Program FeePer quarter$180

$900 

   

$29,220**

BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION

-$5,900 

$23,320*

*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

 

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.

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