Developmental Psychology

Development Across the Lifespan

Making progress toward the Ph.D. in the Developmental Program involves moving toward several goals simultaneously. It can be a challenging task to keep track of these goals and this page provides the tools and guidelines to help graduate students in this process. A broad outline of this is provided here with links to the necessary details. You can also obtain a PDF file of all this information by clicking here.

• General Expectations
  Much of the preparation for a career in developmental psychology occurs outside of the role of being a student in classes. Students should, in every semester, be involved in research as part of their professional training as per Departmental requirements. Students should also regularly engage in teaching activities. Click here for details.
• Progress Expectations for the Program
  Click the links below for information on specific expections, goals and coursework, on funding available to support you as you move toward those goals, and feedback from the faculty on how you are progressing toward the goals.
  • Typical program plan
  • Course requirements
  • Typical course sequence & Requirements for degree progress
  • Feedback
  • Ph.D. Qualifying exam
  • Funding

• Other Options for Courses and Certification
  In addtion to required courses, other important opportunities are available to students. Click the links below to examine these.
  • Courses
  • Certification