PhD in Psychology, Developmental Psychology
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Doctoral learners in the Developmental Psychology specialization acquire a broad base of knowledge associated with lifespan development, policy, and advocacy. Core coursework provides a foundation of the science of psychology, and specialization coursework provides depth within the discipline of developmental psychology and policy. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue careers in teaching and instruction; higher education; child, adolescent, and adult development; policy and advocacy; or research. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling or psychology professions.
Core courses
| PSY8002 | Foundations of Theory and Practice for Doctoral Psychology Learners | 5 |
| PSY5110 | Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7115 | Research Foundations of History and Systems in Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7864 | Quantitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| PSY7868 | Qualitative Design and Analysis | 4 |
| PSY8658 | Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology | 5 |
| PSY-V8925 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation | 3 |
| PSY-V8926 | Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development | 3 |
| PSY-V8927 | Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development | 3 |
Choose one from the following two courses.
| PSY8625 | Advanced Inferential Statistics | 5 |
| PSY8635 | Advanced Qualitative Analysis | 5 |
Specialization courses
| MPH5506 | Social and Behavioral Foundations in Public Health | 4 |
| NHS6004 | Health Care Law and Policy | 4 |
| PSY6010 | Human Prenatal Development | 5 |
| PSY6015 | Lifespan Development | 5 |
| PSY6020 | Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development | 5 |
| PSY6025 | Child Psychology | 5 |
| PSY6030 | Adolescent Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7240 | Adult Psychology | 5 |
| PSY7610 | Tests and Measurements | 5 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
| PSY9919 | Doctoral Comprehensive Examination | 3 |
Learners must register for PSY9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.
Total At least 100 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.