The Doctoral Program in Developmental Psychology
is focused on development across the lifespan with an emphasis on
research methodology. Our program is designed to prepare students
for research and teaching careers in developmental psychology and
related fields. The Doctoral Program in Developmental Psychology is
part of the Experimental Program, which is housed in the Department
of Psychology. Other programs within the department include Animal
Learning, Clinical, and School Psychology. Unique components of the
Developmental Program include the Field Placement, Head Start and
Early Head Start research opportunities, and the possibility for interdisciplinary
study. Although rigorous, the developmental curriculum is somewhat
flexible in order to allow students to develop their individual interests.
A mentorship model that allows students to work one-on-one with Developmental
faculty members is a fundamental component of our program. Within
this framework, students are expected to be actively involved in
research throughout their enrollment. As a result of this expectation
for research, students often work collaboratively with multiple
faculty members and/or graduate students. Current developmental
research projects encompass a variety of topics, including mother-infant
interaction, socioemotional development of deaf infants, children's
understanding of emotion, therapy effects on foster children, and
psychosocial factors that contribute to resilience and optimal outcomes
in later life. Related faculty interests include child sexual abuse,
conduct disorder, attention deficit disorder, early intervention
with children with disabilities, ethical issues encountered by rural healthcare providers, and
changes in maternal attitudes and perceptions over time.
|
