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The McCourt School collaborates with the Department of Psychology to provide a combined MPP/PhD in Psychology via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. This 48-credit curriculum delivers cross-disciplinary training in lifespan development sciences, equipping students with comprehensive theoretical and methodological expertise. The program specifically aims to help students understand developmental studies within broader biological, familial, social, cultural, economic, historical, and political frameworks that inform real-world applications. Graduates will be qualified for diverse career paths in academia, research institutions, government and policy organizations, healthcare environments, and nonprofit sectors. A central focus of this dual degree is producing impactful empirical research that advances both scientific knowledge and societal well-being.