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11 Developmental Psychology PhD Degree Programs
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Health Psychology, Ph.D.
- Charlotte, USA
PhD
Full time
72 hours
On-Campus
English
The Health Psychology Doctoral Program is dedicated to conducting basic and applied research examining the contribution of biological, psychological, behavioral, social, cultural, and environmental factors to health and illness.
Universidade Santiago de Compostela
PhD in Psychological Development, Learning and Health
- Santiago de Compostela, Spain
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Spanish, Galician
This doctoral program is interuniversity in nature and involves researchers from the universities of A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. Researchers from the universities of Barcelona, Oviedo and Valencia, as well as the Matia Gerontological Institute (INGEMA) are also integrated into their teams.
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University of Minnesota
Developmental Psychology PhD
- Minneapolis, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Developmental Psychology PhD program is designed to prepare students for advanced research and academic careers focused on understanding human development across the lifespan. The program emphasiz...
University of Alabama, Birmingham
PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology
- Huntsville, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Applied Developmental Psychology focuses on training students to understand how people grow and change across their lives. It combines research and practical experience, giving stud...
Cornell University
Developmental Psychology, Ph.D.
- Ithaca, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Developmental Psychology is designed for students interested in understanding how humans grow and change from childhood through adulthood. It offers research opportunities across ...
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Applied Developmental Psychology, Ph.D.
- Baltimore, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Applied Developmental Psychology offers a comprehensive pathway for students interested in understanding how children and adolescents grow and develop. It emphasizes both research...
University Of South Dakota
PhD in Human Development & Education Psychology
- Vermillion, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Human Development & Education Psychology is designed for individuals interested in exploring how humans develop and learn throughout their lives. The program focuses on understandin...
Washington University In St. Louis
PhD in Biology and Biomedical Sciences: Developmental, Regenerative, and Stem Cell Biology
- Skinker DeBaliviere, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Developmental, Regenerative, and Stem Cell Biology is designed to help students explore how cells develop, repair, and renew themselves. The program emphasizes hands-on research and...
West Virginia University
PhD in Psychology: Life-Span Development
- Morgantown, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Psychology with a focus on Life-Span Development prepares students to understand the complex psychological and biological processes that occur throughout an individual's lifespan. T...
Ubiquity University
PhD in Integral Transpersonal Psychology
- USA Online, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 years
Distance Learning
English
This program takes an integral, transpersonal approach to psychology. It proposes an innovative way of learning and thinking, which goes beyond the basic structures of the rational mind to include the larger environment. It emphasizes the interconnections between all aspects of reality and focuses on deep empathy that relates to the experiences of all people.
Florida State University - Department of Family and Child Sciences
Ph.D. in Human Science, major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)
- Tallahassee, USA
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
In the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Ph.D. program, we train students to become the next generation of scholars, university faculty, and researchers. Our graduates have successfully obtained positions of their choice in some of the nation’s leading academic institutions.
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Exploring Developmental Psychology at the PhD level presents a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of human growth across the lifespan. This advanced study encourages critical engagement with theories, research methodologies, and applications to understand developmental processes in various contexts.
In this program, students focus on key areas such as cognitive, emotional, and social development. They'll learn to design and implement research studies, utilizing advanced statistical techniques to analyze data. Engaging with topics like attachment theory, risk factors in development, and the impact of socio-cultural influences allows for a comprehensive understanding of individual growth trajectories. Students cultivate strong competencies in creating intervention strategies to support developmental challenges. The academic atmosphere fosters independence and critical thinking as learners confront complex topics that influence development across lifespan.
Graduates emerge prepared for a range of careers, including academic research, clinical practice, and policy development. Their skills in assessing developmental milestones and crafting evidence-based interventions are crucial in educational settings, healthcare, and community programs.