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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Gain Deep Understanding
Research and evaluate sources of knowledge, theory, and best
practices within child development.
Analyze & Evaluate
Critically examine the scientific and practical value of research and
literature pertaining to child and adolescent development.
Communicate Effectively
Enhance your ability to communicate knowledge, theory, and best
practices.
Be an Ethical Leader
Apply ethical and best professional practice principles to your work
with children, adolescents, and families.
Honor Diversity
Recognize, value, and respect cultural and ethnic diversity among
children, adolescents, and their families.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Scholar-Practitioner Faculty
All our faculty members hold doctorates and bring years of
experience, as well as the latest theories and practices to
students.
Relevant & Applicable
Our competency-based learning model allows you to immediately apply
valuable skills to the work you do every day.
An Extra-Flexible Schedule
Thanks to FlexPath, you can earn your degree on your own schedule, at
your own pace, potentially saving you time and money.
Professionally Credible, Professionally Aligned
This specialization is built upon core foundational psychology
coursework to ensure professional credibility. It's designed to help
prepare you to work with and support the growth and development of
children and adolescents.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time simultaneously) per 12-week billing session
- Based on a program point system; 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay one flat-rate tuition fee per session*
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees, including application fees and resource kits, are not included in this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on comparable programs.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
10% Military Discount
Military service members and their spouses could be eligible for a
discount.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Employer & Association Discounts
Many employers and organizations partner with Capella to offer
tuition discounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn
more.
Enjoy the Convenience & Flexibility of Online Learning
Access your engaging, online learning environment anytime, anywhere, with any device, and set your own schedule while meeting deadlines.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
Curriculum in Capella’s online master’s in psychology, child and
adolescent development program focuses on prenatal, child, and
adolescent development, physical and mental health, and social and
educational issues in child and adolescent development.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PSY7210 | Lifespan Development |
| PSY6010 | Human Prenatal Development |
| PSY7220 | Child Psychology |
| PSY7230 | Adolescent Psychology |
| PSY6020 | Topics in Child and Adolescent Development |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
Relevant Blog Posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
What Is Child and Adolescent Development?
Society, family, and culture all play a role in the development of
children and adolescents.
Understanding the Differences Between Clinical and Non-Clinical Psychology
Learn how licensure, education methods, and workplaces differ in
clinical vs. non-clinical psychology.
Which Psychology Career Path Is Best for Me?
A visual guide to help you find a career in psychology that fits your
personal and professional ambitions.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
online master's in psychology, child and adolescent development
degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- 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
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- 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
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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