The Master of Arts program in Child Development explores the life of the child as the interaction of intellectual, emotional, social, and imaginative streams. It combines extensive study of primary theoretical perspectives with practical fieldwork.

With on-campus resources that include the Child Development Institute and the Early Childhood Center, Sarah Lawrence's graduate program in Child Development provides opportunities for practical fieldwork with children and in-depth study of the latest research. In close consultation with faculty, students develop an individual plan of study that culminates in an original thesis project