PhD Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University

Entry requirements

Application fee; Resume/CV; Personal statement; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores, if applicable; A minimum score of 95 on the Internet-based TOEFL is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS and 115 on the Duolingo exam are also considered indication of sufficient ability.; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation; A supplemental essay (maximum 500 words) that answers the prompt: "How do differences in cultural and/or contextual processes impact theory, research, or practice in your area of scholarly interest?"; The Child Study and Human Development's admissions process looks at each student as an individual, and reviews applications for strengths and indications that the applicant will be successful in the program.; Final admissions decisions are based on whether a student's interests are a match for one of the faculty who has decided to admit a student for the upcoming year. Prior to applying, you should research the department's faculty members as well as the various departmental labs, research areas, and research projects to ensure the Child Student and Human Development PhD aligns with your interest areas and goals. Please note that the only faculty members who can supervisor doctoral students are Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, or Professors. Other faculty (including Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Research Assistant Professors, Research Associate Professors, Affiliated Faculty) are not able to supervise doctoral students.