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PhD Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral program in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development, (ISHD) provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation in developmental theory and research, and prepares students for faculty positions and research careers. The ISHD Ph.D. program combines the study of social, emotional, and cognitive aspects of human development considered within cultural contexts and relevant to social policies.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education  |  Duration: 19 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 19 course units in total. Listed required courses include EDUC 5480 Education and International Development; EDUC 5570 Qualitative Studies of Developmental Interventions; EDUC 7509 Peer Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence; EDUC 7564 Cognitive Processes; EDUC 9950 Dissertation; EDUC 9950 Dissertation Attempting.

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Application information

USD 46,540 a year (2026-27). Full tuition rate for PhD programs for 2026-2027 (Annenberg, Arts & Sciences, Design, Education, Social Policy & Practice, Engineering, Nursing, Wharton and Biomedical Sciences share this rate). Most PhD programs fully fund students for at least 4 years, Source

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