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With a master's degree in education, human development, psychology, sociology, or related professional fields like counseling, social work, creative arts therapy, or library science, pursuing a doctoral degree in human development opens unexpected career pathways. Our alumni hold positions as university professors, researchers in public health and social services, organizational leaders, independent consultants, and program evaluators.
Explore our doctoral programs in human development to discover how our faculty's innovative research and interdisciplinary collaborations can support your specialized academic goals.
Students gain hands-on experience through research apprenticeships across university departments, including opportunities to join faculty-led research teams or collaborate with the University of Rochester Medical Center and other campus units.
Career pathways
Our EdD and PhD graduates qualify for diverse professional roles such as:
Teaching in graduate-level human development programs.
For social work professionals, potential faculty positions in social work departments.
Research positions in human development-related fields including public health and behavioral sciences.
Leadership roles in community organizations.
Independent consulting or evaluation work.
International students particularly benefit from our programs to become leaders in advancing human development knowledge.