PhD Applied Development Psychology
The Applied Developmental Program is not accepting applications for the Fall 2023 start date. Please check back in late Spring 2023 for updates and additional information.
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:
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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Download video transcript [PDF]
This program encourages recent undergraduates and professionals in psychology, sociology, education, or other fields related to youth development who’d like to build more research-oriented careers to apply.
The Applied Developmental Program is not accepting applications for the Fall 2023 start date. Please check back in late Spring 2023 for updates and additional information.
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:
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.
View the curriculum
Download video transcript [PDF]
This program encourages recent undergraduates and professionals in psychology, sociology, education, or other fields related to youth development who’d like to build more research-oriented careers to apply.
