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Master of Arts in Human Development Research and Policy

The Master of Arts in Human Development Research and Policy is a full-time program that prepares students to understand human development across the lifespan and the psychological, cultural, and socio-ecological factors that influence the contexts and systems in which people develop.

Program Overview

This program will equip students with the quantitative and qualitative research skills needed to assess and produce research in the field of human development. Students will learn to design, implement, and evaluate policies and programs, and will have the opportunity to complete an internship at a site of their choice to practice applying what they learn.

Degree Details

• Official Degree Title: MA in Human Development Research and Policy
• Format: Full-time
• Credits: 30

Academic Experience

The program will introduce students to the main theories and latest evidence in human development, and will provide a solid foundation in human development theory and evidence. Students will receive robust training in quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will have the opportunity to apply their skills to real-world problems.

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be prepared to pursue successful careers as:

• Program/research associates in policy think tanks or universities
• Research scientist/program officers in non-profits/foundations
• Consultants in domestic and international organizations
• Evaluation officers in the government, non-profit, or private sectors With additional research experience, the MA in Human Development Research and Policy may also prepare students for doctoral studies in human development.

Program Benefits for International Students

International students may be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization, and may also be eligible for the STEM OPT extension, allowing them to extend their time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years.

Faculty

The program is led by a team of experienced faculty, including:

• J. Lawrence Aber, Paulette Goddard Professor of Psychology and Public Policy
• Alisha Ali, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Joshua Aronson, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Rezarta Bilali, Associate Professor of Psychology and Social Intervention
• Elise Cappella, Vice Provost for University-wide Initiatives and Graduate Education, Professor
• Anil Chacko, Department Chair; Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology
• Alejandro J. Ganimian, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology and Economics
• Erin Godfrey, Director of NYU's Institute of Human Development and Social Change and Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Diane Hughes, Professor of Applied Psychology
• Shabnam Javdani, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Gigliana Melzi, Professor of Applied Psychology
• Lauren Christine Mims, Associate Professor
• Pamela A. Morris-Perez, Professor of Psychology and Social Intervention
• Edward Seidman, Professor of Applied Psychology
• Selcuk Sirin, Professor
• Catherine Tamis-LeMonda, Professor of Applied Psychology
• William Tsai, Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Niobe Way, Professor of Applied Psychology
• A. Jordan Wright, Clinical Associate Professor of Applied Psychology
• Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Globalization and Education at Steinhardt, Applied Psychology

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

The program is part of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University.