<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student in NCU's Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program, you'll have the opportunity to study the different developmental stages and theories for children and adolescents as well as explore how family, society, culture, and school can affect development. Additional courses cover topics in behavior and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. You can also take classes that cover gender development, developmental psychology ethics, research strategies, and applied statistics. The program concludes with either a capstone course, where you complete a research project, or a 100-hour internship experience. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in human behavior and would like to learn more about addressing the needs of children and adolescents, then you may be a good candidate for National University's MS in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology program. Applicants to National University's online graduate programs should already possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>National University's Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology requires the completion of 30 credits. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5701</td><td> Foundations of Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5702</td><td>Pre-Natal and Early Childhood Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5703</td><td>Child and Adolescent Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6704</td><td>Child and Adolescent Gender Development</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5107</td><td>Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6705</td><td>Child and Adolescent Psychopathology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5706</td><td>Ethics in Development Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 5110</td><td>Applied Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6708</td><td>ADHD and Autistic Spectrum</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 6709 <br /> <b>OR</b><br /> PSY 6710 </td><td> Capstone in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology <br /> <br />Internship in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After completing NCU's Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology master's degree program, you could seek non-clinical psychology positions in a variety of environments, including schools, mental health facilities, healthcare organizations, or non-profit organizations. You may qualify for careers where you can help or advocate for children and adolescents. Some of the positions you could consider include: </p> <ul><li>Youth advocate </li><li>Family case manager </li><li>Youth program director </li><li>Developmental behavioral specialist </li><li>Intervention advocate</li></ul>