Child/Family/Developmental

• Overview
• Goals
• Preparation
• Curriculum
• Faculty

Goals

The primary objective of this focus area is to develop competent scientists and practitioners interested in the investigation of child/family/developmental issues and the application of research to practice.

Specific objectives are to:

• Provide students with a broad theoretical background in the study of children, families, and lifespan development.
• Foster scholarly expertise in one or more areas of research specialization within this field.
• Build core competencies in practical applications of science including critical components of service delivery, as well as creation and implementation of research-based policies.

Benefits:

• Provide graduate students with experiences and guidelines for attaining expertise in this area.
• For Clinical and School Psychology students, activities within the Child/Family/Developmental specialization will strengthen their applications for internships.
• Encourage greater interest and expertise in contemporary issues pertaining to children, families, development, and developmental contexts (schools, homes, communities) among students and faculty.
• Aid graduate students who wish to pursue careers with a child/family/developmental concentration.