July 2023 University Catalog

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

PSY8002Foundations of Theory and Practice for Doctoral Psychology Learners

5

PSY5110Ethics and Multicultural Issues in Psychology

5

PSY7115Research Foundations of History and Systems in Psychology

5

PSY8658Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology

5

RSCH7864Quantitative Design and Analysis

4

RSCH7868Qualitative Design and Analysis

4

PSY-V8925Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation

3

PSY-V8926Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development

3

PSY-V8927Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development

3

Choose one from the following two courses.

PSY8625Advanced Inferential Statistics

5

PSY8635Advanced Qualitative Analysis

5

Specialization courses

MPH5506Social and Behavioral Foundations in Public Health

4

NHS6004Health Care Law and Policy

4

PSY6010Human Prenatal Development

5

PSY6015Lifespan Development

5

PSY6020Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development

5

PSY6025Child Psychology

5

PSY6030Adolescent Psychology

5

PSY7240Adult Psychology

5

PSY7610Tests and Measurements

5

Upon completion of all required coursework

PSY9919Doctoral Comprehensive Examination

3

Learners must register for PSY9960 a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements.

PSY9960Dissertation Courseroom

3

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.