| Requirement |
Course and Description |
| Weekly Seminar – required participation each semester |
Current Research in Developmental Psychology – Presentations by faculty, students, and guests. |
| Developmental Core Courses – required completion in first two years |
DEP 6057 | Advanced Developmental Psychology I Cognitive Development –
This course surveys theories and current literature in cognitive development, focusing on the period of infancy through adolescence |
| DEP 6058 | Advanced Developmental Psychology II Social Development –
This course surveys theories and current literature in social development, focusing on the period of infancy through adolescence |
| DEP 6406 | Advanced Adulthood and Aging –
This course provides an overview of the major theories and research in aging including both cognitive and social aspects of adulthood and aging |
| * |
DEP 6799 | Research Methods in Developmental Psychology –
This course surveys current research methods, including experimental and naturalistic-observational techniques and various research designs particularly relevant to development. |
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* Students may waive this course if they take CLP6527 & CLP6528 with Dr. Masiske. Any other course or instructor substitution must be approved by the Area Director. |
| Advanced Research |
DEP 6059 or DEP 6409, or can be met by PSY 6905 –
Students must enroll in at least 6 credits of advanced research.
This would typically involve one of the developmental research seminars with revolving topics, DEP 6059 or DEP 6409, or can be met by PSY 6905 |
