Developmental Psychology (MA) at Cornell University

Programme overview

Each program within the field of psychological sciences and human development shares four broadly defined areas of special interest: development cognition neuroscience social and personality psychology The program prepares students for careers in academic life, primarily in psychology, sociology, or human development; in research programs of governmental agencies at various levels; and in a range of programs in community agencies and private enterprise.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School | Department: Psychological Sciences and Human Development | Duration: 2 semesters minimum | Intake: Fall | Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Aging and health, Cognitive development, Developmental psychopathology, Ecology of human development, Law, psychology and human development, Social and personality development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; two recommendations; Most successful applicants have an undergraduate major in a social science field, but students of high ability may be admitted regardless of undergraduate background. Application deadline: Fall, February 1

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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