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.
UW Master of Arts in Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology: Prevention & Treatment
Students and instructors talk about the transformational impact that the program has on the lives and careers of graduates.
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Explore the UW Difference
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Specialize in Child Psychology
Our curriculum gives you an expansive 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 (clinical internship), 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.
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Earn Your Master’s in Just Over a Year
You can complete your master's degree in five quarters — only 15 months.
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Study With Expert Faculty
You’ll study at one of the top psychology departments in the U.S., with nationally recognized experts in the field.
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"I wasn’t familiar with the tools, skillsets, modalities and psychoeducation that could help me help my clients understand themselves differently until I got this degree. This was the bridge I needed for the tools and skills I was missing."
— Kiarra Hehn
Therapist, Peace by Piece Counseling Services