Students furthering their education in developmental psychology may consider Claremont Graduate University's master's degree in applied developmental psychology and evaluation or the doctorate program in applied developmental psychology, both in the School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences. Coursework includes theories and issues in developmental psychology, socio-economic development, cognitive development, applied multiple regression, evaluation procedures and comparative evaluation theory. Students have the opportunity to gain real world experience through research and internships. According to the university, Claremont distributes fellowships to a developmental psychology students who request financial aid. Stipends, tuition remission and paid teaching assistantships, plus standard financial aid loans, work study and scholarships are also available.
Claremont Graduate University
150 E. 10th Street
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8084
cgu.edu
Earn a master of arts in developmental psychology through Columbia University's Teachers College. Classes include cognitive clinical review, development of mathematical thinking, moral development, development of creativity, psychological development of women, child and family policy and personality development across the lifespan. Students may opt to specialize in a concentration area (Risk, Resilience and Prevention; Creativity and Cognition; Developmental Psychology for Educators) or tailor a customized program. A research paper written in conference with a faculty adviser is required for graduation. The masters program requires a bachelor's degree, but it need not be in psychology. Columbia also offers a doctorate in philosophy under the developmental psychology program, requiring one year of full-time work in the psychology field.
Columbia University
Teachers College
525 W. 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
212-678 4190
tc.columbia.edu
The University of Southern California offers a doctorate-level graduate degree in developmental psychology through its department of psychology. The program takes place over five years, with a thesis or research report due in the second year. The fifth and final year revolves around the student's research and dissertation, which must be defended. Throughout their time at the university, students work with faculty mentors and perform guest lectures and teaching assistantships. Applicants must write a statement of purpose, provide a resume and all previous college transcripts, plus three letters of evaluation from previous professors or employers in the psychology field.
University of Southern California
Department of Psychology
SGM 501
3620 South McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061
213-740-2203
psychology.usc.edu