Two options are available. The pre-doctoral degree is designed to prepare students for advanced graduate study and to facilitate entry into academic careers. A master's thesis in Developmental Psychology is required. The applied degree is designed for students who plan to enter careers in a diverse array of community settings that provide human services necessitating training in Developmental Psychology. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination may be substituted for a thesis.
All courses are three semester hours of credit unless otherwise noted.
It provides an opportunity for supervised work in an applied setting related to the student's career goals. Students interested in aging are encouraged to pursue the Professional Development Sequence in Social Aspects of Aging in conjunction with the master's degree in Developmental Psychology. This multidisciplinary sequence is designed to offer graduate students in Developmental Psychology additional academically and professionally oriented experiences in gerontology. A number of these classes can be used to fulfill requirements within both the Developmental Psychology Sequence and the Sequence in Social Aspects of Aging. Students interested in pursuing this program should contact Dr. Gary L. Creasey , a member of the Developmental Psychology faculty.