- The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
- BS in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education (K- Age 21)
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) Program (Semester)
- BS in Early Childhood Studies
- MS in Developmental Psychology
- MS in Early Childhood Studies (Semester)
- MS in Education (Semester)
- MS in Health Education and Promotion
- MS in Higher Education (Semester)
- MS in Instructional Design and Technology (Semester)
- MS in Psychology
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Early Childhood Education
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Administration and Leadership
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Technology
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Special Education
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- PhD in Developmental Psychology
- PhD in Education
- PhD in Health Education and Promotion
- BS in Child Development
- MS in Instructional Design and Technology (Quarter)
- MS in Education (Quarter)
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation) Program (Quarter)
- MS in Early Childhood Studies
- MS in Higher Education (Quarter)
The focus of this program is on analysis and application of the theories, methods, approaches, and principles of developmental psychology. The MS in Developmental Psychology and its specializations will include courses in developmental themes and theories; cognitive development; language acquisition; social and emotional development; family processes, peer influence, and relationships; the impact of digital media on development; international perspectives on development, gerontology, health behavior, administration and leadership; developmental psychopathology; behavior analysis; and the study of gender, culture, and human development. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of developmental psychology to promote positive social change in the lives of children, teens, adults, and the community.
Note on Licensure
The MS in Developmental Psychology is not a licensure-leading program and does not prepare an individual to become a licensed psychology or counseling professional.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the MS in Developmental Psychology program, students will be able 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.
- Describe developmental psychological research and practice from a multicultural and/or global perspective.
- 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.
Degree Requirements
- Total 48 quarter credits
- Foundations (3 quarter credits)
- Core courses (33 quarter credits)
- Specialization courses (15 quarter credits)
- Capstone (5 quarter credits)
Core Curriculum
Foundation Course (3 credits)
Core Courses (25 credits)
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
- Students may take this as a non-degree course.
Specialization Courses (15 credits)
These courses are dependent upon the particular specialization. Please see the course list on each specialization page.
Capstone Course (5 credits)
Course Sequence
Students undertake courses in the following sequence.
| Quarter | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 |
DPSY 6002 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology |
3 credits |
|
DPSY 6111 - Themes and Theories of Developmental Psychology |
5 credits | |
| Quarter 2 |
DPSY 6215 - Lifespan Development |
5 credits |
|
DPSY 6218 - Gender and Human Development |
5 credits | |
| Quarter 3 |
DPSY 6121 - Development in the Digital Age |
5 credits |
|
RSCH 6110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods |
5 credits | |
| Quarter 4 | Specialization Course 1 | 5 credits |
| Specialization Course 2 | 5 credits | |
| Quarter 5 | Specialization Course 3 | 5 credits |
|
DPSY 6393 - Capstone |
5 credits |