PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology

Developmental psychology—one of the most robust areas of the field—is concerned with all aspects of human development, from birth through old age. This program is dedicated to understanding and promoting the wellbeing and development of individuals from socially marginalized or underserved communities.

Applied developmental psychologists enjoy careers in many settings, including:

• Education, from early child care through adult learning
• Basic and applied research with diverse populations in both public and private institutions
• Foundations, government agencies, and community/ nonprofit agencies that sponsor and implement intervention and prevention programs
• Government, nonprofit, and private institutions that lead the way in policy related to children and families

Thanks to Suffolk’s ideal location in downtown Boston, doctoral students will have ample opportunities to apply their social justice-oriented education while working with the city’s diverse populations.

Students will likely complete this program in 5-6 years, and all accepted students will receive full tuition remission and a stipend for independent research/teaching pursuant to their degree.

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Question and Answer Session with ADP Faculty 10/21

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