Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Developmental in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our research aims to investigate how organisms evolve and acquire new abilities throughout their lives. Using an interdisciplinary methodology, we examine multiple species, biological systems, and academic perspectives. Our work tracks transformations in cognitive functions, language skills, social interactions, emotional growth, and neurological development. We provide explanations that encompass both neurobiological perspectives on brain plasticity and other bodily systems, along with computational and psychological theories of maturation. We highlight the reciprocal nature of these developmental processes, where genetic programming interacts with environmental factors - both shaping and being shaped by physical and social contexts. Consequently, our studies bridge multiple disciplines including developmental psychology, computational modeling, psycholinguistics, cognitive science, developmental neuroscience, social psychology, cultural psychology, and clinical psychology. Our investigations span diverse aspects of growth and adaptation, covering sensory perception, intellectual abilities, linguistic development, logical thinking, world knowledge, emotional regulation, and interpersonal connections.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The following minimum requirements apply to all graduate programs and will be verified by the Graduate Division:
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. The Department of Psychology invites applications from students who are primarily interested in research. Applicants for the Psychology PhD are required to specify the area to which they wish to apply: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, and Social-Personality. Applicants are required to name at least one faculty member with whom they wish to work. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an institution of acceptable standing, and may hold a master in psychology or another field. Previous concentration in psychology is not required. The department does not have an application for a terminal master's degree: PhD only.
A bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution,
A grade point average of B or better (3.0),
If the applicant comes from a country or political entity (e.g., Quebec) where English is not the official language, adequate proficiency in English to do graduate work, as evidenced by a TOEFL score of at least 90 on the iBT test, 570 on the paper-and-pencil test, or an IELTS Band score of at least 7 on a 9-point scale (note that individual programs may set higher levels for any of these), and
Sufficient undergraduate training to do graduate work in the given field. Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. If the applicant is admitted, then official transcripts of all college-level work will be required. Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, not the Graduate Division. The Department of Psychology invites applications from students who are primarily interested in research. Applicants for the Psychology PhD are required to specify the area to which they wish to apply: Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience, Clinical Science, Cognition, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental, and Social-Personality. Applicants are required to name at least one faculty member with whom they wish to work. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an institution of acceptable standing, and may hold a master in psychology or another field. Previous concentration in psychology is not required. The department does not have an application for a terminal master's degree: PhD only.
Tuition
USD
27,366