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With a master's degree in education, human development, psychology, sociology, or professional fields like counseling, social work, creative arts therapy, or library science, pursuing a doctorate in human development enables you to leverage your multidisciplinary expertise in unexpected ways. Our alumni hold positions as university professors, researchers in human development-related fields including public health and social work, organizational leaders, independent consultants, and program evaluators.
Explore our doctoral programs in human development to discover how our faculty's innovative research and cross-disciplinary collaborations can support your unique academic goals.
Numerous research apprenticeship options exist across university departments. You can join a faculty-led research team or pursue apprenticeships at the University of Rochester Medical Center and other campus units.
Professional pathways
Our EdD and PhD graduates in human development are equipped for diverse career paths such as:
Teaching in graduate-level human development programs.
For social work professionals, potential faculty positions in social work programs at select institutions.
Conducting research in human development-related disciplines like public health, psychology, and sociology.
Assuming leadership roles in community organizations.
Operating as independent consultants or program evaluators.
International students particularly benefit from our doctoral programs to become specialists in advancing human development knowledge.