CIP Code 42.2703 - Developmental and Child Psychology

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 42.2703

Code
42.2703
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Developmental and Child Psychology
2-digit series
42 Psychology
STEM
Yes, on the DHS STEM list used here
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the unique stages of psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through childhood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Child Psychology
  • Lifespan Development

Classified elsewhere

NCES cross-references. This work belongs in another CIP code.

Where CIP 42.2703 sits in the hierarchy

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Using CIP 42.2703

What is CIP Code 42.2703?

CIP Code 42.2703 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Developmental and Child Psychology.

Is CIP Code 42.2703 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 42.2703 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 42.2703

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.