Ph.D. in Psychology Major in Developmental Psychology

This is a graduate program for students who have already acquired a Master’s degree in psychology and wish to pursue higher studies and specialization in developmental psychology. Those who have acquired a graduate degree in a non-psychology program may also qualify provided that the necessary prerequisites and courses for the program are met. This program provides extensive training in the field of human development in various domains (i.e., cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral, moral, and physical) throughout the lifespan.

The Ph.D. in Psychology major in Developmental Psychology program aims to train students to demonstrate knowledge in and mastery over the developmental characteristics, issues, and processes governing specific periods of human development (e.g. infancy and childhood, adolescence, and adulthood), which influence and are influenced by various contextual factors (e.g., family, peers, culture, and society). As Developmental Psychologists, the students can expand and apply their knowledge of human development as researchers, teachers or consultants in educational, medical, and legal settings, and other institutions that are involved in child, youth, adult, and family development.