Graduate Study in Applied Developmental Psychology
Main Contact Thomas Kindermann, Ph.D. Area description and Program goals Applied Developmental Psychology focuses on real-world applications of knowledge and research regarding human development. The emphasis of the program specialization is on development within environments across the life-span. Topics focused on at Portland State University include, but are not limited to, Life-Span Development, Social Development, Culture & Social Context, Education, Biological-Evolutionary Models, Developmental Psychopathology, Qualitative Research Design. Core Faculty Thomas Kindermann, Ph.D. Affiliated Faculty Dae Yeop Kim, Ph.D., Graduate School of Education, Portland State University Portland State University offers training in the interdisciplinary specialty of developmental science and education. Developmental science and education focuses on the study of educational systems as contexts for the development of students, teachers, and staff. It is also concerned with the application of research strategies and knowledge from the developmental disciplines to address issues facing educators and parents. DeSE is particularly interested in working with schools who serve students from racial and ethnic minority, immigrant, and low income families. DeSE training is available to students in all areas of psychology as well as students from other fields. Ph.D. students may complete a minor in DeSE which usually includes working with faculty and taking courses from outside of psychology, such as from education, sociology, anthropology, social work, criminal justice, or urban and public affairs. Graduate Seminars focusing on Applied Development Psychology PSY 4/568 Social Development Other electives that may be added to the curriculum PSY 6XX Research in Applied Developmental Psychology Employment settings of recent graduates Past graduates have become employed at a variety of agencies (e.g., Multnomah County Health Department, US Department of Justice, Portland Public Schools, Providence Health Care; CASA; Child Welfare Partnerships), at universities (e.g., Griffith University, Australia; University of Minnesota; Washington State University), and community colleges (e.g., Cascade Community College, Clark Community College), or have transferred to other graduate programs after completing their Masters Degree at PSU (e.g., Clark University, MA; University of Nebraska). Web sites with more information about Applied Developmental Psychology APA Division 7: Developmental Psychology |
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