Developmental And Child Psychology Degree

The developmental and child psychology program at Gallaudet University prepares students for careers as an abnormal child psychologist, adolescent psychologist, developmental psychologist, school psychologist, and educational psychologist. The program focuses on scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Program courses include: cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, theories of cognitive growth and research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, and psychology of aging. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer developmental and child psychology degrees.

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Gallaudet University (DHS)

487 Michigan Ave, NE, Washington, DC

Gallaudet University is a nonprofit private institution located in Washington, DC and provides a large number of program options for students. Around a thousand students enroll at Galludet University yearly.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Communications And Journalism
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Ethnic Cultural And Gender Studies
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 630 to 905 for the SAT exam and between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 71 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,000 each year. Students attending Gallaudet University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at Gallaudet University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Gallaudet University website to see a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Developmental And Child Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. DHS offers a master's degree program in developmental and child psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $88730

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).