Psychology: Developmental Psychopathology, PhD
for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Developmental Psychopathology Concentration
This concentration is available to students in the developmental and clinical-community areas within the Psychology PhD program. The field of developmental psychopathology has grown exponentially in the past twenty years to become a major area of interest in the field of Psychology. This concentration will provide specialized training and professional development guidance within the field of developmental psychopathology; provide exposure to multiple theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used across different labs; facilitate opportunities to be involved in research with multiple faculty, broadening the scope of training and allowing for stronger letters of recommendation when entering the job market; facilitate successful job searches in this area of specialization, for which specific certification in the field would be of benefit.
Students wishing to pursue the concentration should contact the Psychology Graduate Studies Office (psych-grad@illinois.edu).
Graduate Degree Programs in Psychology
optional concentrations:
for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Developmental Psychopathology Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 538 | Intro to Clin-Comm Psych I | 4 |
| Select one of the following | 4 | |
| Social Development | ||
| Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Select one of the following | 4 | |
| Best Psych Research Practices | ||
| Covar Struct and Factor Models | ||
| Advanced Statistical Analysis | ||
| Multivar Anlys in Psych and Ed | ||
| Hierarchical Linear Models | ||
| Advanced Seminar in Educational Psychology (with concentration coordinator approval) | ||
| Select one of the following | 4 | |
| Proseminar in Psychology (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | ||
| Development & Psychopathology | ||
| Intro to Clin-Comm Psych IV | ||
| Intervention & Assessment (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | ||
| Seminar (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | ||
| Social-Emotional Development | ||
| Advanced Adolescence | ||
| Early Adolescent Development | ||
| Dissertation Research | ||
| PSYC 599 | Thesis Research | 0 to 16 |
Dissertation research must be completed with a faculty member doing research on developmental psychopathology and must be approved by the concentration coordinator. | ||
for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Developmental Psychopathology Concentration
head of department: Diane Beck (Interim)
director of graduate studies: Diane Beck
director of admissions committee: Ashley Ramm
email: Psych-Grad@illinois.edu
department website: http://www.psychology.illinois.edu
department faculty: Psychology Faculty
overview of grad college admissions & requirements: https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply
college website: https://las.illinois.edu/
department office: 309 Psychology Building, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820
phone: (217) 333-2169