Program Details
Every day, children and adolescents deal with tough situations that can have a critical impact on their lives and development. The Child and Adolescent Development concentration explores the cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development of school-age children and adolescents. By focusing on childhood and adolescence in psychology, you’ll learn strategies for working with these age groups in a variety of settings to address the challenging issues they face today.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- 21 years of age or older
- Less than 21 years of age with at least 12 quarter credits
- Active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut