MS Master of Science in Psychology Child and Adolescent Development specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People likely to choose an online child and adolescent development degree include professionals working in social services, health care, government, and education who wish to pursue leadership positions in organizations that serve children and adolescents.
Potential Employment Settings
- Child and family service agency
- Community college
- Early childhood education program
- Government — local, state federal
- Group home
- Health care
- Law enforcement
- Nonprofit organization
- Religious organization
- Social service agency
Common Job Titles/Positions*†
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Before/after school program director
- Child care center manager
- Child development specialist
- Child life specialist
- Child protective services manager
- Child/youth program director
- Consultant
- Early childhood education specialist
- Instructor
- Intervention advocate
- Research assistant
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Capella's Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report satisfaction with responsibilities and career growth potential. About 40% of graduates are employed in government/public sector or mental health industries. An additional third are employed in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, or social/community service settings.
Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
Approximately half the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report advancing in their careers or receiving salary increases. They also say assumed a leadership role or changed careers.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during
Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.