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Child psychology focuses on the social and mental development of children. As other psychologists do, they work to improve lives by changing behavior. They just do it for children only.
Four different child psychology degrees are available depending on how long the student wants to stay in school. For example:
- B.A. or a B.S in Psychology- four to five years to finish
- Masters- Another one to two years
- Doctorate- Another four to eight years
There's another degree called the PsyD. This designation is for those who want to open their own practice or work in a mental health facility.
Training in child psychology allows for the professional to work in a variety of situations. They can work in schools, as a university researcher, as a child psychologist in a hospital or a community non-profit agency.