MA Developmental Psychology at Columbia University

The MA in Developmental Psychology covers basic theoretical and research orientations and gives substantive knowledge of cognitive, language, personality and social development, including atypical as well as normal functioning within a developmental framework. Students build an individually tailored programme with an advisor.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Human Development (Developmental Psychology)  |  Duration: 32 points  |  Intake: Summer, Fall  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Research methods, statistics, required courses in cognitive development, personality development in atypical populations and social and personality development, a research practicum, developmental psychology electives and a special project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in research laboratories and field settings, biomedical institutions, educational and child care agencies, foundations, public policy, state and local government, community programmes and as community college instructors; others pursue further degrees.

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