Overview

Course Details

The period from childhood to adolescence is a complex time of transformational physical changes as well as important mental and social development. There are many social influences that can affect the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours of children and adolescents.

In the online Human Services - Child and Adolescent Development program at Walden University, you will study the key theories related to the biological and behavioural maturation processes of this age group.

You will explore the skills needed to build relationships with families, as well as the cultural, ethical, and legal considerations inherent in those relationships. You will have the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge and skills to family scenarios and ultimately generate an in-depth plan for one fictional family.

You will be taught the signs and symptoms of mental health crises in children and adolescents compared to those in adults and then will have the opportunity to apply psychological first aid and other non-clinical interventions to authentic case studies and role-play exercises that occur in the context of adjudication, family issues, human trafficking, and bullying.

Career

A BS in Human Services from Walden can prepare you for a number of nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations, in roles such as:

Case manager
Social worker
Family services specialist
Residential counselor
Mental health technician
Director of social services
Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child and Family Relationships
Mental Health Crisis Response for Children and Adolescents
Trends and Issues in School-Age Children
Trends and Issues in Adolescence
Human Development: Childhood and Adolescence
Social Influences on Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

181 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Childhood Studies Developmental Psychology View 37 other Bachelors in Childhood Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet
As an international applicant, you must have your transcript evaluated to determine the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15837 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15837 USD / year

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15837 USD / year

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