Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Developmental Science in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,274
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Developmental Science represents a growing methodology for examining human growth, merging aspects from conventional perspectives in Developmental Psychology and Human Development. This field investigates lifelong human development, unifying biological, cognitive, and socioemotional foundations while considering the family, social, institutional, and cultural environments that shape developmental processes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Statement of purpose should be 500 words or less and address the following:
The experiences you have had (e.g. informal, academic, employment, volunteer) that you see as related to this graduate program or your professional goals
What your research interests are and how they might fit with the current research emphases in the department. If you have questions about this, the HDFS faculty research interests are described on the HDFS website (http://www.ndsu.edu/hdfs).
What your professional goals are and how this graduate program will help you accomplish your professional goals
Curriculum vitae or resume
Thesis or writing sample
Submission of GRE Scores is optional. Lack of scores will not affect admissions decision.
For non-native English speakers, TOEFL ibT score of at least 100 or IELTS score of at least 7
Subscores on the TOEFL ibT are at least 24 for speaking and 21 for writing
For those entering with a Master's degree:
Master's degree from accredited educational institution in child development, developmental psychology, human development, developmental science, or related area
At least one course in statistics and one course in research methods, with a grade of B or higher
Completion of an empirical Master's thesis
For those entering with a Bachelor's degree:
Bachelor's degree from accredited educational institution in child development, developmental psychology, human development, developmental science, or related area
TOEFL PBT - 600
Statement of purpose should be 500 words or less and address the following:
The experiences you have had (e.g. informal, academic, employment, volunteer) that you see as related to this graduate program or your professional goals
What your research interests are and how they might fit with the current research emphases in the department. If you have questions about this, the HDFS faculty research interests are described on the HDFS website (http://www.ndsu.edu/hdfs).
What your professional goals are and how this graduate program will help you accomplish your professional goals
Curriculum vitae or resume
Thesis or writing sample
Submission of GRE Scores is optional. Lack of scores will not affect admissions decision.
For non-native English speakers, TOEFL ibT score of at least 100 or IELTS score of at least 7
Subscores on the TOEFL ibT are at least 24 for speaking and 21 for writing
For those entering with a Master's degree:
Master's degree from accredited educational institution in child development, developmental psychology, human development, developmental science, or related area
At least one course in statistics and one course in research methods, with a grade of B or higher
Completion of an empirical Master's thesis
For those entering with a Bachelor's degree:
Bachelor's degree from accredited educational institution in child development, developmental psychology, human development, developmental science, or related area
TOEFL PBT - 600
Tuition
USD
13,274