MA in Child and Adolescent Development

San Jose State University

The Master of Arts degree in the Department of Child and Adolescent Development (ChAD) prepares students for advanced study leading to professional careers in settings that serve children, youth, and families. A degree in child and adolescent development is excellent training for careers involving children and families. Or perhaps you already possess entry-level credentials, already work with children and youth and want to advance your career. A wide range of professionals - from childcare administrators to parent educators, child/youth advocates to child and family counselors to pediatric nurses to healthcare workers - have gained the knowledge and expertise they needed to move ahead in the workplace through our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. ChAD’s curriculum incorporates theory, research, policy and practice, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of children and adolescents. The department offers hands-on training with numerous activities in community agencies and the department’s campus laboratory preschool. Students graduate as well-informed, responsible individuals, sensitive to the commonalities and diversities of the world and its people.

Connie L Lurie College of Education