Applied Developmental Psychology (Ph.D.)
The curriculum of the ADP program focuses on human development (bio-psycho-social) in contexts and over time; prevention/intervention and health promotion; theories and methods of developmental assessment; and program evaluation. Coursework emphasizes the importance of applying research, as two courses require field placements (program evaluation and the practicum). These ADP program field experiences serve to foster relationships with the communities of the Bronx, the NYC metropolitan area, and beyond. Because human development occurs in contexts, all courses and field experiences include a deep understanding and discussions of inter-individual differences in intra-individual change, multiculturalism, vulnerable populations, as well as ethical and moral issues in all three areas of research, applications, and policy.
CIP Code
42.2703 - Developmental and Child Psychology.
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Historical and Ethical Bases | 6 | |
| Developmental Psychology: Foundations | ||
| Ethics in Psychology | ||
| Biological Bases: One of the following courses | 3 | |
| Foundations of Neuropsychology | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Child Neuropsychology | ||
| Social Bases: | 3 | |
| Social Development | ||
| Cognitive-Affective Bases | 3 | |
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Methodological Bases: | 3 | |
| Psychology Research Methodology | ||
| Statistics: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Psychology Statistics w/ Lab | ||
| Regression with Lab | ||
| Introduction to Multivariate Analysis | ||
| Seminars and Colloquium: | 0 | |
| Research Colloquium (taken six times) | ||
| Identification of Child Abuse | ||
| Teaching: | 3 | |
| The Teaching of Psychology | ||
| Research: | 24 | |
| ADP Research Apprenticeship I | ||
| ADP Research Apprenticeship II | ||
| ADP Research Apprenticeship III | ||
| Pre-Doctoral Thesis | ||
or PSYC 8040 | Independent Research | |
| Applied Dev Psy Prac I | ||
| Applied Dev Psy Prac II | ||
| Psychology Doctoral Comprehensive Examination | ||
| Proposal Acceptance | ||
| Dissertation Mentoring-Psychology | ||
Progress Report Meeting 1 | ||
| ADP Basics: | 3 | |
| Evaluation of Psychological and Social Programs | ||
| Concentrations: (Chose one of three) | ||
| Two Required and one elective course from one of the following concentrations: | 9 | |
| Development within Family, School, and Neighborhood Contexts | ||
| Development in the Context of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture | ||
| Health, Illness, and Well-being across the Lifespan | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
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The Progress Report is a required step for the Psychology Department that must be held before the Oral Defense Meeting. It is designed to emphasize data reporting, results of all proposed data analyses, and interpretation of findings, and to present corrections and improvements made to the dissertation from the proposal stage. The Progress Report should be a polished document with regard to (a) content, (b) APA style, and (c) spelling and other writing essentials.
The ADP program requires students to focus their coursework and research and field experiences in one of the following three areas: Development within Family, School, and Neighborhood Contexts; Development in the Context of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture; and Health, Illness, and Well-being Across the Lifespan. Faculty can associate with more than one concentration and are able to mentor students across concentrations.
Development within Family, School, and Neighborhood Contexts Concentration
Three courses are required.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | 6 | |
| Culture, Ethnicity, and Race | ||
| Developmental and Prevention Science | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychopathology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
Development in the Context of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture Concentration
Three courses are required.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | 6 | |
| Health Disparities and Social Justice in Research and Practice | ||
| Culture, Ethnicity, and Race | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Issues in Social Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
Health, Illness, and Well-being Across the Lifespan Concentration
Three courses are required.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | 6 | |
| Health Psychology | ||
| Topics in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Health Disparities and Social Justice in Research and Practice | ||
| Developmental Psychopathology | ||