Overview

Our Developmental, Cognitive, and Affective Sciences program at Case Western Reserve University focuses on the training of developmental, cognitive and affective sciences psychologists with a primary focus on research.

Upon graduating, most of our students pursue university research and teaching roles or go into research outside the academy. Where will your PhD take you?

Features

In five years, you can complete your PhD from the #1 university in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You’ll choose from one of three tracks—developmental psychology, cognitive psychology or affective neuroscience—and you'll conduct research alongside a faculty mentor of your choice.

You’re encouraged to contact at least one relevant faculty member in advance about whether they are recruiting students in the current year (and whether they believe your research interest aligns with theirs).

Among our core faculty, you'll find experts who research topics such as the interaction between emotional and cognitive processing, human learning and memory, cognitive development in children, ability and performance variance, and much more.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cleveland Heights, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application, including a statement of purpose and personal statement

$50 application fee

Bachelor’s from an accredited institution (either already complete, or will be complete before you enroll)

Unofficial transcripts

Current resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

Test scores for GRE (required) and MAT, MCAT, LSAT, DACT or GMAT (optional)

International applicants: Results of TOEFL, IELTS or PTE

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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