Walden University | PhD in Developmental Psychology - Health & Human Development
Walden University's online Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development program aims to help students advance or begin their careers in healthcare or human and social services.
Official Program Name:
Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development
School Offering Program:
Walden University
Program Level:
Doctoral
Program Prerequisites:
Applicants to the online Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology program with a specialization in Health and Human Development at Walden University need to have a master's degree in psychology to qualify for Track I or a master's degree in an unrelated field and an interest in working in healthcare or within social and human services to take Track II. Students should also have strong research and critical thinking abilities and at least a 3.0 GPA. All applicants to Walden University's doctoral programs must have a master's degree; some programs may have additional admission requirements.
Program Description:
Walden University's online Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development program is designed to teach students theories of human development through healthcare and health behaviors. Courses focus on relationships between patients and healthcare providers, disease management and prevention, and behavior changes in certain populations. Students can specialize in either child and adolescent health, women's health, or health in the geriatric community. This program aims to prepare learners to work in the healthcare industry or human/social services. Those enrolled in Walden's Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology program will be able to use research and demonstrate what they've learned through a doctoral residency and dissertation program.
Learning Format:
Online
Program Length:
80 or 110 credits.
Financial Aid:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Walden University's financial aid office for more information.
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Required Courses for Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development:
The online Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development program at Walden University offers two curriculum tracks. Those enrolled with a degree in something other than developmental psychology/psychology must complete 15 additional credits each in research and core courses. Both tracks must take one foundation course and 15 credits in specialization courses as well as attend four Ph.D. residencies. All learners must finish seven credits in dissertation support courses and enroll in the doctoral dissertation a minimum of four times. Degree programs and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Walden University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
Doctoral Writing Assessment (0 credits)
- Students will be automatically enrolled upon admission to the following course:
- Doctoral Writing Assessment
Foundation Courses (3 credits)
- Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology
Core Courses Track I (25 credits)
- Students with a master's in developmental psychology/psychology take the following courses:
- Development in the Digital Age
- Gender and Development
- Language and Cognitive Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Research Foundations
Core Courses Track II (40 credits)
- Students with a master's in an unrelated field must take the following courses:
- Themes and Theories of Developmental Psychology
- Development in the Digital Age
- Lifespan Development
- Gender and Development
- Language and Cognitive Development
- Social and Emotional Development
- Social Psychology
- Culture and Psychology
Research Courses Track I (10 credits)
- Students with a master's in developmental psychology/psychology take the following courses:
- Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
- Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
Research Courses Track II (25 credits)
- Students with a master's in an unrelated field must take the following courses:
- Research Theory, Design, and Methods
- Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
- Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
- Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
- Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
Specialization Courses (15 credits)
- Health Psychology
- Changing Health Behavior: Theory and Practice
- Students will choose one of the following courses:
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Women's Health
- Contemporary Gerontology / Geriatric Psychology
Residency Requirements
- Students must complete 4 PhD residencies:
- PhD Residency
Dissertation Support Courses (7 credits)
- Writing a Quality Prospectus in Psychology
- Literature Review
Doctoral Dissertation (20 credits)
- Students must enroll a minimum of 4 times continuously in the following course:
- Dissertation
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Career Paths:
The online Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Psychology with a specialization in Health and Human Development from Walden University should prepare graduates to apply skills learned in the program to a variety of health care and social service environments like hospitals, not for profits, and facilities for the aging. They should be able to use ethical research and analytical skills to create positive results in human health relationships and behaviors. Graduates may be interested in the following career paths:
- Residential care administrator
- Human services advocate
- Social worker
- Mental healthcare facilitator
