Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

When you enroll in Walden University's B.S. in Psychology program with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development, you'll have the chance to explore foundational psychological theories and practices. You'll be able to examine how psychology and sociology intermingle. In addition, this concentration is designed to teach you how to apply psychological principles across a broad range of situations, including those impacting young children, preadolescents, and teenagers. You'll also have the opportunity to review methods for addressing children's mental, physical, and social health and well-being. What's more, courses are designed to develop your skills in research and data analysis.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have an interest in human behavior, and previous coursework in human biology and physiology could prove helpful. Applicants to Walden University's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The program requires completion of 181 quarter credit hours. The curriculum includes core courses, concentration courses, and a capstone course.

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

Core Courses

• Psychology as a Natural Science
• Psychology as a Social Science
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Theories of Personality
• Data Analysis and Presentation
• Methods in Psychological Inquiry
• Capstone: Professional Issues and Ethics in Psychology

Concentration Courses

• Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence
• Social Influences on Behavior
• Learning
• School-Age and Adolescent Development
• Motivating and Guiding School-Age Children and Adolescents
• Trends and Issues in School-Age Children
• Trends and Issues in Adolescence

Psychology Elective Courses

• Racial and Ethnic Identities
• Psychology of Gender
• Influence and Persuasion
• Global Perspectives in Psychology
• Nine additional elective courses

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Options

Walden University's B.S. in Psychology program with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development is designed to provide you with the skills you need to apply psychological principles to real-world situations. Upon graduation, you could have the opportunity to pursue jobs with government agencies, community service organizations, schools, or mental-health care facilities.

Potential job titles could include:

• Child welfare specialist
• Child care worker
• Correctional treatment specialist
• Psychology research assistant
• Psychiatric technician

Advanced Degrees

After earning a B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development, you may decide you'd like to further your training. This might lead you to graduate school, where you could continue your education in psychology or study a related subject area.

Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• M.S. in Psychology
• M.S. in School/Educational Psychology
• M.S. in Social Work
• M.S. in Education
• M.S. in Human Services

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.