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Applied Developmental Psychology

University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

United States of America, Catonsville

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University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

United States of America , Catonsville

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines31-Aug-2022 December-2021

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Tuition Fee

USD 1,132 / year

Apply Date December-2021

Next Intake 31-Aug-2022

Applied Developmental Psychology

About

Overview Program OverviewGraduates of the Applied Developmental Psychology program at University of Maryland Baltimore County will have the knowledge and skill to conduct research and work in settings focused on child, family, and school well-being, particularly in inner-city, lower-income, and cultural minority and cross-cultural contexts.The program has three concentrations, with flexibility within and across concentrations to construct a program experience that combines broad exposure to foundational courses and to specialized courses and experiences tailored to individual students’ career goals and interests:The Early Development/Early Intervention concentration focuses on genetic, biological and environmental factors that impede or promote development in the early years and on established and innovative intervention approaches for infants and young children at risk.

The Applied Developmental Psychology program at University of Maryland Baltimore County reflects the intersection of developmental psychology and applied science by considering questions of developmental import within the social context of children’s everyday lives.

Disciplines

Psychology

Business Intelligence & Analytics

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and a “B” average, or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.Admission to the program is based on a review by the admissions committee of each applicant’s complete profile, including the applicant’s grade point average in the baccalaureate degree; performance in relevant courses of study; stated goals (personal, career and research); evaluation by referees; relevant research and practical experience; maturity; GRE scores on verbal, quantitative, analytic tests and the psychology tests (the latter is optional); and identification of an area of research interest compatible with the research interests and competence of the program’s faculty.