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.
Explore the UW Difference
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.
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.
“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