Overview
The Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development program at the University of Pennsylvania prepares graduates for careers as university professors and researchers.
Significant graduate-level preparation in human development or a master’s degree is recommended but not required for admission. Core areas of focus include developmental psychology, cognitive development, development in cultural contexts, and research design and analysis.
Overview
This Ph.D. program combines the study of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of human development considered within cultural contexts and relevant to social policies.
Penn GSE’s commitment to urban education as well as its West Philadelphia setting offers students the opportunity to create a specialized program of study that leads to an enriched understanding of the diverse perspectives of human development across the lifespan.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Education in Developing Countries
- Psychology of the African-American
- Topics of Psychology in Education: Qualitative Studies of Developmental Interventions
- Cultural Perspectives on Human Development
- Peer Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence
- Poverty and Child Development
- Cognitive Processes
- Complex, Multilevel, and Longitudinal Research Models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Liberal Arts Developmental Psychology View 14 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to Penn GSE requires satisfactory completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. university or its equivalent prior to your matriculation into any program.
- Prerequisites: Master's in psychology recommended
- Statement of Purpose: in 750 words or less, address the factors that have encouraged you to seek an education from Penn GSE.
- A current résumé/CV is required.
- Letters of Recommendation required: 3
- Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
41544 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41544 USD per year during 48 months.
Some programs offer full funding, covering tuition for 4-5 years and providing a $38,000 stipend.
Living costs for Philadelphia
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