Is a Child Psychology Degree Online Right For You?
When you enroll in SNHU's child psychology degree online, you are starting down a career path that will enable you to make a positive difference in the lives of children. In this child development degree, you will learn how kids grow and develop from birth through adolescence and get the hands-on experience you need to work with young people in a variety of settings, from schools to clinics to hospitals. Southern New Hampshire University's online BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development will also prepare you to enter a competitive graduate program in psychology or the social sciences.
By choosing the Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development, psychology majors gain an in-depth understanding of the unique physical, social, psychological and cognitive needs of young people. Completing internships, practicums, research or volunteer projects will give students plenty of real-world experience as part of the program’s experiential learning focus. In many courses you can even choose working in the field over writing a research paper. Your professors will work with you to find opportunities that best match your interests.
Why an Online Child Psychology Degree at SNHU?
In the child psychology degree program, you will learn from faculty who are practicing professionals. The knowledge they pass on to you - both the theoretical and practical aspects of child development - can be applied to real world challenges.
Courses for this child psychology degree - online and on location - are highly interactive. Our faculty encourages active participation in class discussions and many professors invite students to participate in special research projects to gain even more professional experience.
Child Development Degree Program Outcomes
While many online child psychology degree graduates pursue a master's degree in psychology, or go to work as counselors in schools or clinics, your career options are much broader. Because of the program's strong foundation in the liberal arts and emphasis on experiential learning, you'll graduate with a broad set of skills you can apply in a variety of careers - particularly positions that require an in-depth understanding of interpersonal relationships and human development. When you graduate with a BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University, you'll leave with the following:
Broad Knowledge of Key Principles and How to Apply Them
You'll not only learn major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology, you'll discover how to apply them in real-world settings through internships, research projects and other experiential learning opportunities.
Proficiency in Research Methods
You'll learn how to apply fundamental research methods in psychology, including research, design, data analysis and interpretation.
Ability to Think Critically
You'll discover how to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to address behavioral and cognitive issues.
Interpersonal Communication Skills
You'll hone your written and oral communication skills so you can better understand and connect with individuals.
Sociocultural and International Awareness
You'll learn how to recognize and understand the complexity of sociocultural and international differences and how they influence individual behavior.
Solid Foundation in Professional Values and Ethics
You'll be expected to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically and reflect other important values that serve as cornerstones of the field of psychology.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
BA in Psychology - Child and Adolescent Development Online Curriculum
Pursuing a degree in Psychology online or through one of our campuses ensures the curriculum provides a solid foundation in Psychology principles and practices. The B.A. in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development is a 120-credit hour program. To earn your degree, you'll need to successfully complete the following courses:
Psychology - Child and Adolescent (BA) Course List:
The following courses in place of the psychology electives:
PSY 311 Child and Adolescent Development
PSY 314 Disorders of Childhood & Adolescence
Choose one of the following:
PSY 201 Educational Psychology
PSY 312 Psychology of Childhood & Adolescent Adjustment
PSY 319 Social Development in Childhood & Adolescence
Choose one of the following or a second from the three listed above:
PSY 230 Psychology of Individual Differences & Special Needs
PSY 291 Experiential Learning Practicum
PSY 315 Counseling Process & Techniques
PSY 325 Advanced Research Methods
PSY 335 Assessment & Testing
PSY 443 Psychology Internship
PSY 480 Independent Study in Psychology
Core Requirements
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Sciences Course Requirements:
BIO 210 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
MAT 240 Applied Statistics
PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 211 Human Growth and Development
PSY 215 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 216 Psychology of Personality
PSY 224 Research Methods
PSY 305 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 444 Senior Seminar in Psychology
PSY ELE Four Psychology Electives
Select one of the following:
JUS 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
JUS 325 Law, Justice and Family
JUS 468 Crimes Against Children
JUS 485 Forensic Law
SCI 215 Contemporary Health
SOC 213 Sociology of Social Problems
SOC 317 Sociology of the Family
SOC 320 Sociology of Gender
SOC 326 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOC 328 Sociology of Aging
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.