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Programs in Developmental and Child Psychology

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Developmental and child psychology focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Coursework includes topics in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.

Top Schools For Developmental and Child Psychology Programs

Most Selective:
Columbia University

Least Selective:
Capella University

Largest:
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Smallest:
Teachers College at Columbia University

Most Expensive:
University of Chicago

Least Expensive:
CUNY Graduate School & University Center

Best Academics:
University of Chicago

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Vanderbilt University

Most Diverse:
University of Houston

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Boston College

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Boston College

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University of Chicago

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University of Chicago

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 140 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (124),
Master's (8), Doctoral (8)
University of Texas - Dallas
Richardson, TX		$20,340 11,532 73 Bachelor's (64), Master's (9)
Metropolitan State Denver
Denver, CO		$14,440 22,904 69 Bachelor's (69)
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL		$32,104 2,449 50 Bachelor's (50)
Teachers at Columbia
New York, NY		Unknown 0 46 Master's (46), Doctoral (0)
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA		$15,295 9,995 42 Bachelor's (42), Master's (0)
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN		$38,578 6,794 42 Bachelor's (42)
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA		$16,388 3,751 39 Bachelor's (39)
Utica College
Utica, NY		$28,620 2,537 24 Bachelor's (24)
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA		$39,130 9,836 21 Master's (18), Doctoral (3)
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Developmental and Child Psychology Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 7 1%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 685 83%
Master's 90 11%
Doctoral 41 5%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 96 12%
Female 727 88%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 33 4%
Black or African American 81 10%
Hispanic or Latino 29 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 6 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 591 74%
Other/Unknown 57 7%
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Developmental and Child Psychology Internships

Job Title:MANAGER, CHILD LIFE
Description:Job Summary: Manager is responsible for the daily supervision of Child Life including: Staffing, program facilitation, budgetary support, development of policies and procedures and collaboration with other departments. They will also...
Company:St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Posted:4/12/2012
Source:AllHealthcareJobs.com
Job Title:Instructional Therapist
Description:EARLY INTERVENTION INSTRUCTIONAL THERAPIST/INTERN/EXTERN Requirements: Good academic standing Access to a car Coursework inpsychology, education, or other related fields. Gain Experience : Learn how to conduct one-to-one...
Company:Csaac
Location:Montgomery Village, MD
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Psychology Post Doctoral Resident - Child - South Bay Consortium - Temporary
Description:Psychology Post Doctoral Resident - Child - South Bay Consortium - Temporary-Santa Clara( Job Number: 115511) At Kaiser Permanente Northern California, youll join a team of health advocates who share your passion for helping people. From...
Company:Kaiser Permanente
Location:Santa Clara, CA
Posted:5/4/2012
Source:Kaiser Permanente
Job Title:Child Health Promotion, 3 Internships (unpaid), June - August, 2012
Description:Nemours is seeking individuals for NHPS Child Health Promotion Internships (3 unpaid positions available) to join our team in Delaware. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical...
Company:Nemours
Location:Glasgow, DE
Posted:5/7/2012
Source:Nemours
Job Title:Physician - Psychology - Child
Description:Pediatric Psychologist PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: The NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at Akron Childrens Hospital is seeking a full-time clinical child/pediatric psychologist to deliver psychological services to children of all ages with...
Company:
Location:Akron, OH
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:PracticeLink
Job Title:Physician - Psychology - Child - Pediatric Psychologist
Description:PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST: The NeuroDevelopmental Science Center at Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time clinical child/pediatric psychologist to deliver psychological services to children of all ages with neurologic and...
Company:Akron Children's Hospital
Location:Akron, OH
Posted:4/24/2012
Source:PracticeLink
Job Title:Physician - Developmental & Behavioral
Description:* The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences at the Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Missouri is currently recruiting a full-time, Board-Certified Developmental-Behavioral (D-B) Pediatrician to join our...
Company:Children's Mercy Hospital
Location:Missouri
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:The Children's Mercy Hospital
Job Title:Child Life Specialist - Radiology
Description:General Description: Under minimal direction, responsible for implementing educational, recreational and therapeutic programs and activities which enhance the psychosocial support provided to patients and families. Essential...
Company:HCA Healthcare
Location:Oklahoma
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:HCA Healthcare
Job Title:Pediatric Clinical Psychologist
Description:Immediate eighty percent to full time position in our multi-disciplinary developmental home practice in Portland, OR. Specialization in treating children and working with families, diagnosing and managing autism spectrum disorders,...
Company:Artz Center For Developmental Health and Audilolgy
Location:Portland, OR
Posted:5/1/2012
Source:PsycCareers
Job Title:Psychologist Intern
Description:Definition: Under the supervision of the Supervising Psychologist and Director of Student Services, the School Psychologist is a member of the special education instructional team and is directly involved with students and the school...
Company:Lancaster School District
Location:Lancaster, CA
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:EDJOIN

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