Program Overview

Developmental Psychology MA with an Early Intervention Specialization

Program Overview

Our program is situated in an urban environment surrounded by major hospitals, clinics, and schools. Students receive interdisciplinary training working with children with developmental differences in a variety of settings, as well as their families.

Program Benefits

Throughout the duration of this program, our students enjoy:

• One-on-one faculty mentorship in evidence-based research and practice.
• Hands-on training experiences with a variety of community partners in hospitals, clinics, and schools.
• Numerous opportunities for educational and clinical observations involving children presenting with differing abilities and developmental status.
• State-of-the-art interprofessional collaborative training with other university pre-professionals (i.e., medicine, dental medicine, communication sciences, nursing, social work, etc.).

Career Paths

Related services professionals are in high demand in the field of early childhood education. Early Intervention specialists may find employment through the county board, public and private schools, hospitals, and government settings.

Sample Coursework

• Methods of Assessment
• Infant and Toddler Development
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Early Intervention
• Medical Aspects of Disabilities
• Child Language Development
• Inter-Professional Practicum

Program Note

This program will be ending December 2025.