Applied Psychology and Human Development - University of Pittsburgh School of Education

Supporting Social-Emotional Health

The University of Pittsburgh School of Education has degree and certificate programs that prepare you to support the mental health and well-being of infants, children, youth, and families.

Our training blends evidence-based practices and hands-on learning in social-emotional development, positive psychology, and developmental theory. You will become an expert in applying interdisciplinary interventions that support the success of at-risk populations.

We offer programs in:

Applied Behavior Analysis
Applied Developmental Psychology
Infant Mental Health

Our Students Enjoy

Internships across community-based organizations, mental health providers, K-12 schools, hospitals

World-class faculty who are the top researchers and practitioners in the field.

Certifications through leading organizations, including the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Applied Behavior Analysis Programs

Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate

MEd in Applied Behavior Analysis

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Applied Developmental Psychology Programs

BS in Applied Developmental Psychology

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MS in Applied Developmental Psychology

PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology

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Infant Mental Health Programs

Infant Mental Health Certificate

Infant Mental Health Continuing Education Course

Out-of-School-Learning Program

EdD in Out-of-School Learning

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"The classes have given me the knowledge base and the expectations that I need to have getting into this line of work, and their enthusiasm, love for teaching, and willingness to help an excited student find opportunities that interest them have really made my college experience something special."
Allison Mascio - BS in Applied Developmental Psychology student

Striving for Well-Being for All

The School of Education is committed to the health of children, youth, families, and communities.

The school’s mission is to support equitable-based practices that help all people.

experience Our Mission

Facts & Rankings

ranked public School of Education in Pennsylvania and top 20 public institution nationally
(U.S. News & World Report)

32,000+

education alumni worldwide across nearly 90 countries worldwide

concentrations available in MS in Applied Developmental Psychology program

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Evidence-Based Practices

The School of Education programs are based on evidence-based theories and practices.

You will be trained as a professional who applies interventions that are proven to help at-risk populations.