Michigan State University Developmental Psychology East Lansing, MI 48824-1117 US   Phone: 1-517-353-5258   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   The aim of the program in developmental is to educate doctoral level research scientists and scholars who are knowledgeable in developmental theory and research methods. They also will be prepared to do research in a variety of settings and to teach developmental psychology. Emphases of the program include: Systemic models of biobehavioral organization Quantitative and qualitative research methods Cultural variation in development Individual differences in development across the life span History of psychology and philosophy of science Students majoring in developmental psychology take courses dealing with theories of development, research/ statistical methods, chronological segments of the life span (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood/ aging), and a variety of seminars on specific topics. A student's particular program is developed in consultation with faculty members comprising the student's guidance committee.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 5666  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2433  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $730  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $17520  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable