undergraduate
Developmental and child psychology
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What is a developmental and child psychology major?
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.
How much do developmental and child psychology majors make?
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How popular is developmental and child psychology as a major?
Each year, around 600 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and fewer than 5 students obtain an associate degree in developmental and child psychology. In 2021, 571 students received a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of developmental and child psychology majors as there were in 2020. Developmental and child psychology is a relatively popular major compared to other psychology majors.
