ProgramCIP 42.2703
Developmental and Child Psychology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the unique stages of psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through childhood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Also called Child Psychology, Lifespan Development.
Leads to
4 jobsKnowledge those jobs draw on
- Psychology3 of 4
- Therapy and Counseling3 of 4
- English Language3 of 4
- Education and Training2 of 4
- Customer and Personal Service2 of 4
- Sociology and Anthropology2 of 4
- Mathematics1 of 4
- Administrative1 of 4
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See also
- Child Development19.0706