New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 12 courses 51 total credits
The PhD program in Developmental Psychology emphasizes intersections among biology, culture, and context in developmental processes across areas of social, cognitive, language, and emotional development. Students apply a variety of methods (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, survey, observational, semi-structured interviews) to the study of individual and environmental influences on the development of infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents at multiple, nested levels. Students take classes in developmental content areas and analytic methods and research, and advanced seminars on theories of change and theories of culture. Students engage in community and/or laboratory-based research for the entire length of their studies under the supervision of primary and secondary faculty mentors. Research is conducted in laboratories at New York University and the homes, daycares, schools, hospitals, neighborhoods, and community settings of the multi-ethnic and richly diverse city of New York. Additionally, international research is a cornerstone of the program, with faculty and students engaged in studying developmental processes and contextual influences across countries such as China, India, South Africa, Korea, and Peru, and with affiliated global faculty at NYU Shanghai and NYU Abu Dhabi campuses. Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
Foundations (6 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSY-GE 3009 | Departmental Seminar: Theories of Change in Applied Psychology | 3 |
| APSY-GE 3021 | Developmental Research Seminar: Theories of Culture & Context | 3 |
| Total Foundations (6 credits) | 6 credits | |
Developmental Content Areas (12-18 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSY-GE 2055 | Child Language Development | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2097 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2115 | Psychological Research in Infancy | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2198 | Cognitive Development | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2836 | The Development of African American Children | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2272 | Adolescent Development: Theory and Research | 3 |
| APSY-GE 2527 | The Development of Immigrant Origin Youth | 3 |
| Total Developmental Content Areas (12-18 credits) | 12-18 credits | |
Research Methods (15-18 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSY-GE 3073 | Research Design and Methodology in the Behavioral Sciences I | 3 |
| Total Research Methods (15-18 credits) | 15-18 credits | |
Additional Requirements (6-9 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSY-GE 3020 | Research Practicum in Developmental Psychology | 0-3 |
| APSY-GE 3023 | The Developmental Psychology Seminar: Current Topics in Developmental Science | 0-3 |
| Total Additional Requirements (6-9 credits) | 6-9 credits | |
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