Master of Arts in Psychology - Developmental Psychology

The Developmental Psychology graduate sequence focuses on the scientific study of stability and change in biological, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning across the life span. This focus on development is a distinctly ecological and interdisciplinary approach. The curriculum offers in-depth exposure to developmental theories, methodologies, and applications. Students may choose a pre-doctoral focus designed to prepare them for advanced graduate study and academic careers or an applied focus for careers in a diverse array of community settings that provide human services.

A student applying to a master's program must:Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university prior to fall admissionSend official transcripts from each college or university, other than Illinois State, where graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. Have a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or 3.0 GPA for 9 hours of graduate coursework. Applicants must have an undergraduate major in psychology or a related field (e.g., Human Development and Family Studies or Educational Psychology). The GRE is not required for Fall 2022 applicants and will not be used to evaluate applicants. In addition to meeting general requirements, a complete application will need to include the following items:Curriculum Vitae or ResumeWriting SamplePersonal StatementThree Letters of Recommendation Some applicants may be invited to visit the department during the spring semester. The Applicant Interview Day schedule includes meeting with current graduate students and other invited applicants, interviews with faculty members, lunch, and a late afternoon social. Invited applicants will be contacted by the graduate coordinator. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:•present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test; or present an overall band score of no less than 6