College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Psychology - Developmental Psychology in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Developmental (DEV) Psychology program builds on a fast-growing field of interdisciplinary research that connects psychophysiological, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Since human development involves diverse psychological processes and occurs within varied environments that both shape and are shaped by individuals, comprehensive developmental study demands combining multiple perspectives, examining different analytical levels, and utilizing diverse research methods and data analysis techniques. Our work examines social, individual, and neurological dimensions to explore how fundamental human emotional and cognitive abilities develop, including forming close relationships, managing emotions and thoughts, memory functions, social understanding, concept formation, and language learning. Our labs employ cutting-edge observation methods, behavioral experiments, and neurophysiological measures (EEG, ERP) to study both typical and atypical developmental trajectories. Doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers gain comprehensive training across these analytical levels, subject areas, and research methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
GRE Subject (Psychology) (Optional)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application (Clinical Psychology only) (optional)
Supplementary Application (Counseling Psychology only) (optional)
Supplementary Application (Social/Decision/Organizational Sciences only) (optional)
Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
Writing Sample (optional)
The Department accepts only those applicants who have demonstrated competence for completing the requirements of the doctoral degree. The typical student admitted to the graduate program has an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or above, a psychology grade point average over 3.5, GRE scores of 155 and above for Verbal and 147 and above for Quantitative, appropriate background experiences, outstanding letters of recommendation, research experience and/or previous relevant work experience, and goals congruent with the program. The Department of Psychology encourages applications from members of racial/ethnic minority groups.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
GRE Subject (Psychology) (Optional)
CV/Resume
Supplementary Application (Clinical Psychology only) (optional)
Supplementary Application (Counseling Psychology only) (optional)
Supplementary Application (Social/Decision/Organizational Sciences only) (optional)
Description of Research/Work Experience (optional)
Writing Sample (optional)
The Department accepts only those applicants who have demonstrated competence for completing the requirements of the doctoral degree. The typical student admitted to the graduate program has an overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or above, a psychology grade point average over 3.5, GRE scores of 155 and above for Verbal and 147 and above for Quantitative, appropriate background experiences, outstanding letters of recommendation, research experience and/or previous relevant work experience, and goals congruent with the program. The Department of Psychology encourages applications from members of racial/ethnic minority groups.
iBT TOEFL - 96 Overall (Speaking 22, Listening 24, Reading 26, Writing 24)
IELTS - 7 Overall (Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 6.5)
Tuition
USD
32,490