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PhD Developmental Psychology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in developmental psychology focuses primarily on training for research in normal human development. The goal of the program is to train all students for careers in research and college teaching in developmental psychology and to prepare students in the developmental psychopathology and clinical science program options for careers in applied areas of child psychology as well. Students are admitted to either the developmental science track or the developmental psychopathology and clinical science track.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 5 years / 44 major credits + 24 thesis credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundational Courses in Developmental Psychology, Developmental Science Track, Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Science, Research Credits, Thesis.

Career pathways

The goal of the program is to train all students for careers in research and college teaching in developmental psychology and to prepare students in the developmental psychopathology and clinical science program options for careers in applied areas of child psychology as well.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, earned before the fall start of the PhD program. At least three courses in Psychology (Recommended: Developmental, Abnormal, and Research Methods) At least one course in statistics Most students admitted have a substantial academic background in psychology and undergraduate and/or post-bac research experience. Graduate education is not a pre-requisite for admission to the PhD program. Students may apply after earning their bachelor's degree, provided they have sufficient research experience. Most students admitted have a substantial academic background in psychology and undergraduate and/or post-bac research experience. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admission tests: GRE. For full application instructions, please see the ICD website. Applications are accepted for fall semester entry only and due by December 1 . Late applications are not accepted. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 5 years / 44 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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