by our College Data Analytics TeamDevelopmental & Child Psychology is a concentration offered under the child development and psychology major at Walden University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the master’s degree program in developmental and child psychology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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MS in Psychology - Child & Adolescent Development Psychology
Learn assessment, intervention and consultation strategies that address the unique individual, cultural and psychological needs of children and families with this specialized online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Our Master of Science in Psychology program is designed to extend your knowledge and discipline in psychology, preparing you for a wide variety of professions and contexts.
During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time graduate students at Walden University paid an average of $0 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for graduate student.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,272 | $10,272 |
| Fees | $444 | $444 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that Walden University offers online option in its developmental and child psychology master’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Walden University Online Learning page.
Women made up around 87.6% of the developmental and child psychology students who took home a master’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 91.0%.
Around 46.1% of developmental and child psychology master’s degree recipients at Walden University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 34%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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