The Master of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development Program offers an opportunity for advanced study of developmental theory and research in preparation for a wide range of professional objectives. Our Program emphasizes scholarly reflection on developmental issues and academic excellence in oral and written communication. The Program faculty values academic scholarship and research, and regards their application in professional settings as central to the mission of the Master of Arts Program. Graduates of the Program are expected to be well educated, lifelong learners, with excellent preparation in research, theory, and practice in diverse, multicultural settings.
The Master of Arts Program prepares graduates for professional employment in a variety of settings, including working directly with infants, children, adolescents, emerging adults, and their families and related programs; teaching at the community college; and preparing for additional study toward a doctoral degree in child and adolescent development or a related field. The Program incorporates the following potential areas of study: developmental research and theory; cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development of children, adolescents, and emerging adults; social, cultural, and familial influences on development; children, adolescents, and emerging adults with behavioral, social, emotional, cognitive and academic special needs; programming and curricula development; principles and practices involved in organizing, administering, and evaluating programs for children, adolescents, and emerging adults.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Arts and Humanities |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Jan, Sep |
| Application Fees | USD 70 |
| Tuition Fees | USD 14304 |
| Campus | Sacramento |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
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| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 65 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
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| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 77%
1201-1400
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