Oklahoma State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ph.D.- Lifespan Developmental Psychology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Lifespan Developmental Psychology program faculty conduct research in a variety of areas across the lifespan, including nutritional deficiencies on cognitive development in infancy, children's social development, comparative approaches to behavioral analysis, cognitive aging, language processing, the impact of mass media on human behavior, memory in older adults, personality assessment, retirement planning, body image across cultures, and stress and coping in adolescent peer relationships, stereotypes and prejudice, and self-regulation. Students typically work with a primary research advisor in accordance with a mentorship model of graduate training.

Accreditation:

The OSU Department of Psychology is regularly reviewed by numerous accreditation agencies including the American Psychological Association.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above