Program Overview
The Applied Developmental Psychology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a MA programme in Psychology, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Developmental Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Minneapolis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Developmental Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Child Life Theory, Practice and Program Development
- Therapeutic Play for Child Life Practice
- Childhood Death and Bereavement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Applicants must have completed at least one general psychology, human development, or social science course with a grade of B or higher. Applicants must submit, via the online application system, a departmental application to a specific track, scores from the General Test of the GRE, TOEFL scores if applicable, three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their potential for graduate study, unofficial transcripts, a statement of career interests, goals, and objectives, and a statement of diversity.\xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minnesota, U.S.
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public land-grant research university in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the flagship institution of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 100 year(s)