Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Applied Developmental Science in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,300
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science (EP-ADS) PhD program equips students with research skills to study and create interventions for children and adolescents in both educational and community environments.
Doctoral candidates in EP-ADS participate in coursework, conduct supervised research, collaborate with their academic teams, and assist in undergraduate education.
The program fosters vibrant intellectual exchange among students and faculty within the School of Education and Human Development and throughout the University of Virginia, enhanced by visiting scholars' workshops and lectures.
Through close faculty mentorship and research team involvement, EP-ADS students gain comprehensive research experience. During their approximately four-year journey, they master theories connecting educational and community contexts to youth development, adopt an asset-based approach to adolescent growth, and acquire essential research methodologies for advancing knowledge in educational and developmental sciences.
The curriculum includes practical research collaborations with government entities and school systems, ensuring studies address real-world challenges identified by educators and policymakers. This demanding doctoral program offers four years of guaranteed funding to all enrolled students as a core component of their academic journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
English Requirements:
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
A master's degree is not a prerequisite for admission. The faculty is especially interested in considering applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.
Contacting Faculty: Identification of a core faculty member with interests similar to yours is strongly recommended. It is highly encouraged that you find and read articles describing recent research conducted by one or more faculty members and directly contact them to discuss your research interests. Please contact faculty via email (see contact information at the bottom of this page) to set up a time to talk either over the phone or in person.
Please also submit a resume and writing sample. When submitting a statement of professional goals, identify your specific interests in applied developmental science, your rationale for applying to this program, your long term goals, and the faculty under whom you wish to train.
A committee of faculty in EP-ADS, comprising core and associated faculty, makes decisions regarding admission. Preference is given to individuals whose application materials show potential for outstanding performance in a rigorous and interdisciplinary doctoral training program and who are likely to make significant contributions to the study of applied developmental science.
We receive many qualified applicants for our doctoral program every year, yet we are only able to admit a few students. Please include a statement in your letter of application if you would like to be considered for our master's program in the event that you are not admitted to the doctoral program. Then, we will forward your application to the master's program admissions committee with no additional application fee and notify you if you are accepted.
Paper-based TOEFL: 600
Computer-Based TOEFL: 250
IELTS: 7.0
IBT TOEFL: at least 22 in writing, 22 in speaking, 23 in reading, and 23 in listening for a total score of 90.
Admission requirements that apply specifically to this program are listed below:
A master's degree is not a prerequisite for admission. The faculty is especially interested in considering applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.
Contacting Faculty: Identification of a core faculty member with interests similar to yours is strongly recommended. It is highly encouraged that you find and read articles describing recent research conducted by one or more faculty members and directly contact them to discuss your research interests. Please contact faculty via email (see contact information at the bottom of this page) to set up a time to talk either over the phone or in person.
Please also submit a resume and writing sample. When submitting a statement of professional goals, identify your specific interests in applied developmental science, your rationale for applying to this program, your long term goals, and the faculty under whom you wish to train.
A committee of faculty in EP-ADS, comprising core and associated faculty, makes decisions regarding admission. Preference is given to individuals whose application materials show potential for outstanding performance in a rigorous and interdisciplinary doctoral training program and who are likely to make significant contributions to the study of applied developmental science.
We receive many qualified applicants for our doctoral program every year, yet we are only able to admit a few students. Please include a statement in your letter of application if you would like to be considered for our master's program in the event that you are not admitted to the doctoral program. Then, we will forward your application to the master's program admissions committee with no additional application fee and notify you if you are accepted.
Tuition
USD
30,300