The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences:

MS in 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.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

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Students can prepare themselves as leaders and administrators as they are working in the field of human development. Through this specialization students learn the theories and research on developmental psychology; they are equipped with the knowledge/skills needed in the areas of organizational behavior, leadership development, and consulting that they can apply in real life and professional fields dealing with human development. If students are working in the field of health services, social work, or any human services-related area, and want to receive a higher degree to advance their careers, this is the right specialization for them.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

In light of rapid increase in the older adult population in the USA, the focus of this specialization is on developmental aspects of adult life including aging, work, sexuality, and geriatric psychology. Students can prepare themselves to apply the latest theories and research related to real life of adults, including aging, health and mental health issues, careers, and sexuality, and makes an impact on their lives and the students’ careers.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

Students can prepare to advance their careers and help improve the lives of children and adolescents. In the Child and Adolescent Development specialization, they will learn to apply the latest theories and research on child development, abnormal psychology, behavior analysis, and health issues to promote the well-being of children and adolescents in schools, communities, and families. With its focus on practical approaches to real-world challenges facing children and adolescents, such as bullying and obesity, this specialization provides the tools students need to make an impact on their lives—as well as their careers.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

Health is an integral part of human development and, in this specialization, students prepare to apply the latest psychological research and theory in developmental psychology to real-world situations, such as in a healthcare setting or within the human/social services settings. In addition to learning about psychology of health and health behavior, students have the option of focusing on one specific area, such as children-adolescent health, women’s health, or geriatric health.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

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Understanding human development in this era of global crises is more important than ever. This specialization focuses on human development as it occurs and is interpreted in different parts of the world. The focus of this specialization is on how cultures impact human development, explains international perspectives on human development, and describes how current global crises such as terrorism, genocides, mass migration, refugee crises impact development, including health and mental health of global population under crises.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

Through this specialization students are provided with maximum flexibility by allowing them to design a program that most closely matches their personal and professional goals. Students will choose any three specialization courses from the MS in Developmental Psychology program.

Specialization Courses (15 credits)

Students may choose any three courses from specializations in the MS in Developmental Psychology program.