林奇教育学院的应用发展与教育心理学（ADEP）硕士课程专为希望加深对儿童和青少年以及家庭，学校和社区对发展的影响的学生而设计。对于有兴趣通过教育，倡导，研究，政策或直接服务对孩子的生活产生有意义的变化的个人而言，它是理想的选择。学生与教师导师紧密合作，创建个性化的课程，以解决他们的特定兴趣领域和职业目标。我们的计划提供了完成实习，开展研究合作以及与教师进行非正式互动的机会，使学生能够更好地整合理论和实践。作为硕士课程的一部分，学生还可以选择在我们的5个专业领域之一中完成证书：积极的青年发展，儿童和家庭的心
The Master's program in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology (ADEP) at the Lynch School of Education is designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of children and youth, as well as the influence of families, schools, and communities on development. It is ideal for individuals who are interested in making meaningful differences in children's lives through education, advocacy, research, policy, or direct services. Students work closely with faculty mentors to create an individualized program that addresses their specific areas of interest and career goals. Our program provides opportunities to complete internships, collaborate on research, and engage informally with faculty in ways that enable students to better integrate theory and practice. As part of their Master's studies, students also may elect to complete a certificate in one of our 5 areas of specialization: Positive Youth Development, Child and Family Mental Health, Human Rights and International Justice, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Early Childhood Leadership.