Overview

Graduates in the Educational Psychology - Applied Developmental Science program from University of Virginia find careers in the educational sciences in academic, policy, and research organizations.

Features

Recent alumni hold positions as faculty in psychology and education departments, while others are educational researchers in research organizations and university research centers.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

EP-ADS doctoral students attend classes, work on mentored research, collaborate with their research team and support the learning of undergraduates.

EP-ADS students and faculty engage in intensive dialogue about ideas at the School of Education and Human Development and across UVA. Workshops and lectures given by outside speakers complement students' training experiences.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlottesville, United States

Disciplines

Educational Psychology View 83 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree is not a prerequisite for admission. The faculty is especially interested in considering applications from persons of traditionally underrepresented groups in higher education.

Contacting Faculty: Identification of a core faculty member with interests similar to yours is strongly recommended. It is highly encouraged that you find and read articles describing recent research conducted by one or more faculty members and directly contact them to discuss your research interests. Please contact faculty via email (see contact information at the bottom of this page) to set up a time to talk either over the phone or in person.

Please also submit a resume and writing sample. When submitting a statement of professional goals, identify your specific interests in applied developmental science, your rationale for applying to this program, your long term goals, and the faculty under whom you wish to train.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Out-of-State

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20480 USD / year

≈ 20480 USD / year

Living costs

Charlottesville

United States

990 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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