PhD in Mental Health - Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

The PhD is an advanced research-focused doctoral program. During the initial two years, candidates complete foundational coursework in Mental Health, Biostatistics, and Epidemiology, along with research ethics training and regular departmental seminars. Requirements include passing a written comprehensive examination (typically in January of year two), a preliminary exam, delivering two academic presentations, and successfully defending a final dissertation. We strongly recommend that all PhD candidates engage with at least one research team within our key focus areas: Substance Use Epidemiology, Global Mental Health, Mental Health and Aging, Mental Health Services and Policy, Research Methodology, Prevention Science, Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetic Epidemiology, Psychiatric Epidemiology, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities advances research and training in understanding, identifying, assessing, and preventing developmental conditions that impact behavior, emotions, and cognition. It also examines support services and policies for children with these conditions and their families. The center consolidates and enhances autism and developmental disability research initiatives across the Bloomberg School.