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lifespan Developmental Science Program |
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Contacts
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The
Developmental Science Program
is a Doctoral Program that leads to a Ph.D. in Psychology. The program is
based in the Psychology
Department at Florida International University. The Psychology Department
main offices are located in the Deuxieme Maison (DM) building room 256 at
the University Park Campus and in Academic One building, room 311A, at the
Biscayne Bay Campus. The main contact information is:
Dr. William Kurtines,
Director
Developmental Science Program
Department
of Psychology
Florida
International University,
University
Park, Miami, FL 33199
mailto:kurtines@fiu.edu
Lara Wilson, Graduate
Secretary
Department
of Psychology
Florida
International University,
University
Park, Miami, FL 33199
305-348-2881
(phone)
305-348-3879
(fax)
Lara Wilson:
Lara.Wilson@fiu.edu
Contact
information for each faculty member in the program can be obtained from
the Faculty Listing |
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General
Information |
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Research
Facilities
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Students
in the program have access to a wide range of research facilities and
resources including: Academic computer facilities, two libraries, modern
laboratory facilities, affiliation with faculty members in other academic
departments and research centers at FIU, as well as other local
universities, and affiliations with local businesses, government agencies,
and social service organizations.
Go
to Developmental Labs and Research Programs
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Financial
Assistance
The
program has been very successful in funding students from various
sources. A number of teaching assistantships and research
assistantships are supported via university funds or faculty research
grants. Standard awards range from $18,000-22,000/year, are
renewable up to four years, includes stipend and tuition, and out-of-state
tuition waived. In
addition, Presidential Enhanced Assistantships are awarded to exceptional
entering graduate students ranging from $25,000 to $28,000. Please
contact the Graduate Secretary, Natalia Garcia [305-348-2881 (phone);
305-348-3879 (fax)] mailto:Lara Wilson
Lara.Wilson@fiu.edu for information about how to apply.
Go to University
Financial Aid Department
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Housing
Residential
housing in the form of apartment-style dormitories are available on
campus. In addition, both campuses are located in residential areas.
Go
to University
Housing Page.
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FAQs
--Frequently Asked Questions about the
lifespan Developmental
Science Program |
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1.
What can I do with a doctoral degree in Developmental Science?
Graduates
may be employed:
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in
university, college, and community college settings as faculty members
involved in teaching, research and community service
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research
settings within the government and/or private sector as research
consultants or project directors, and in scientific management
capacities
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applied
settings as practitioners and planners, and in other service
implementation and evaluation capacities
2.
Can I take graduate level classes at FIU without being admitted into the
doctoral program?
Yes,
if you pursue the Special Student classification.
Up to 9 graduate credits can be taken this way and counted toward
the degree if a Special Student is subsequently admitted to the program.
3.
How does one apply to become a Special Student?
In
order to obtain the status of Special Student, you must go to The Office
of Admissions (PC 140) and apply in person.
4.
What courses should I take as a Special Student?
If
you have not taken any undergraduate courses in developmental
psychology, then you should consider taking some undergraduate courses
(also, see 6. below). You
may also wish to take some graduate-level first-year courses.
Consult with a program
faculty member for additional information about becoming a Special
Student and what specific courses to take.
5.
I have a Masters degree from another
University. Will you accept my degree? What courses transfer?
It
depends. Up to thirty credits (and a masters thesis) can be transferred
in but your faculty advisor must approve them as part of your specific
program of studies after you have been admitted.
6.
My bachelor's degree is not in Psychology. Can I still apply to the
program?
Yes,
you may apply for admission into the program provided you have
satisfactorily completed specific courses.
The program requires that you complete one psychology laboratory or
research methodology course or demonstrate competence in research
methodology and that you also complete introductory
statistics or demonstrate competence in statistics.
Consult with a program faculty member for additional information about
meeting this requirement.
7.
I have taken graduate level courses at another University.
How many credits will transfer?
See
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