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Master of Arts in
Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment

Part Time or Full Time / 1-2 Years / Seattle
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Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Adolescents

The Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment program at the University of Washington will give you the specialized skills needed to provide mental health services to children and teens in a variety of settings.

 

Students and instructors talk about the transformational impact that the program has on the lives and careers of graduates.

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Specialize in Child Psychology

Our curriculum gives you a broad foundation in child psychology, with a focus on evidence-based prevention and treatment of mental health disorders in children and teens.

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Gain Valuable Clinical Experience

With the practicum, you’ll get a chance to apply what you're learning in the classroom to a real-world therapeutic setting where children and adolescents are being served.

Apply Your Skills

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Earn Your Master’s in Just Over a Year

You can complete your degree in 15 months on a full-time schedule or two years attending part time. Choose the track that works for you.

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Study with Expert Faculty

At the University of Washington, you’ll study at one of the top departments of psychology in the United States, with nationally recognized experts in the field.

Meet the Faculty

 

 

"We’re pleased to offer a master’s program that addresses the vast need for child psychology specialists trained in delivering effective, evidence-based treatments.”

— LYNN FAINSILBER KATZ

Director, Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment