PhD Psychology and Social Intervention at New York University

Programme overview

The PhD Program in Psychology and Social Intervention prepares action scientists to work in a variety of settings in order to understand, transform, and improve the contexts and systems in which humans develop across the life span.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Duration: 66 credits | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Students with a Master’s degree will complete a minimum of 51 and a maximum of 66 credits, based on their primary mentor’s advice, while students with a Bachelor’s degree must complete a total of 66 credits. Sample required courses: Departmental Seminar: Theories of Change in Applied Psychology; Development & Prevention Science:; Understand and Measuring Social Contexts of Development; Research Design and Methodology in the Behavioral Sciences I; Practicum in Intervention-Research or Policy-Research I; Practicum in Intervention-Research of Policy-Research II.

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Duration: 66 credits

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