Applied Developmental Psychology, PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology empowers students to conduct empirical research focused on improving human well-being. The program covers human development from infancy to elder ages and offers specialization in child and adolescent development, adulthood, or aging. Graduates are prepared for careers in psychology, medical schools, non-profit organizations, and government agencies, among others.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

A PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology will allow you to conduct empirical research aimed to improve the lives of others. You can pursue research in three distinct areas: child and adolescent development (ex. autism spectrum disorders, parent and peer influences, pediatric psychology), adulthood (ex. Obesity, physical activity, health equity), and aging (ex. cognition, Alzheimer’s Disease, caregiver support, successful aging). These skills and discoveries can lead to a career in departments of psychology or related disciplines, medical schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or other research and teaching-focused positions.

Careers:

These skills and discoveries can lead to a career in departments of psychology or related disciplines, medical schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or other research and teaching-focused positions.

Other:

This program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.