46 PhD programmes in Developmental Psychology

The Mental Health course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities. 

This Psychology - Developmental Psychology (Online) PhD programme from Liberty University Online provides an in-depth study of human growth and development that can help give you advanced insight into human psychology. 

With a PhD in Developmental Psychology - Administration and Leadership from Walden University, you can drive positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

The graduate Marriage, Family and Human Development program at Brigham Young University is designed to address the theories, research, and practices that (1) strengthen marriages, (2) enhance the development of children, and (3) unfold the characteristics of quality nurturing relationships across generations.

The objective of this Human and Community Development program at West Virginia University is to provide doctoral students the opportunity to study and conduct research with faculty in areas of excellence in the Division of Resource Management, in particular, and in other divisions in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, in general.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development (CPAHD) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares students to be leaders in the field of counseling psychology and the interdisciplinary field of applied human development.

The Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology at The University of Manchester is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a three-year full-time initial professional training programme for educational psychologists.

If you enjoyed the research process as an undergraduate and have a strong interest in human development—and want to see how research can be applied in real-world settings—then it is time to think about a career in Developmental Psychology, with this PhD at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The PhD Human Development and Family Science program at University of Georgia  integrates research and professional practice in human development and family science. Courses and practicum experiences in research, teaching, and service train students to identify, prevent, or solve problems and promote well-being.

The doctoral program in Developmental Psychology at University of Denver focuses on human developmental processes—including biological, cultural, social and psychophysiological factors. 

Our Developmental Psychology PhD program at University of Rochester prepares students for careers that combine research and teaching at the college or university level. 

This Human Development and Family Studies degree at University of Nevada, Reno provides students with a strong foundation in developmental, interpersonal, and family theories, in-depth research skills and expertise, and builds in-depth knowledge in a content area chosen by the student in consultation with their advisor. 

The Human Development and Family Studies programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in human development, family processes, and life-course dynamics.

The Developmental and Psychological Sciences (DAPS) program at Stanford University emphasizes disciplined inquiry aimed at understanding human psychological functioning in relation to issues in learning and teaching.

At Learning Sciences and Human Development from University of California, Berkeley faculty study, design and participate in transformative approaches to individual and social development, approaches within schools and classrooms, and across diverse sites and contexts in communities, workplaces and social movements. 

With a PhD in Developmental Psychology - International Perspectives in Developmental Psychology from Walden University, you can drive positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

The Professional Educational, Child and Adolescent Psychology degree is a three-year programme of professional training in educational psychology, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provided by University College London (UCL). 

The Psychology and Human Development programme at University College London (UCL) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. 

The doctoral program in School and Applied Child Psychology at University of British Columbia is designed to prepare psychologists who can serve as practitioners and supervisors in the field, trainers of school psychologists, researchers, and leaders in school psychology.

The Human Development and Social Policy program at Northwestern University studies how public policy affects human development and well-being, how research on human development across the life span informs policy, and how people affect policy.