Overview

This rigorous four-semester program in Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh blends challenging coursework with community-based practice making graduates stand out in the job field.

Through a blend of research and professional practice training, students in this vital field acquire competencies and expertise in applying knowledge of development and evidence-based practices to address real-world problems in real-world settings.

Applied developmentalists are experts in interdisciplinary collaboration; they use their knowledge of current research and evidence-based methods to design, implement, and evaluate innovative interventions and programs for children, youth and families; they emphasize principles of positive psychology to promote the success of all children and youth, especially those who are at developmental risk and/or have developmental/learning difficulties.

Career Pathways

Community-based program Administrators, Directors and Supervisors

Developmental Specialists

Child and Youth Advocate

Home Visitors

Behavior Specialist Consultants (BSCs)

Youth Workers

Child Life Specialists

Behavioral Health Specialists

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics 1: Descriptive And Inferential Statistics

Developmental Psychopathology

Child And Youth Work

Characteristics And Interventions

Applied Research Design

Psychosocial Aspects Of Illness

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Pittsburgh University offers rolling admissions to national students.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applications are submitted through the Pitt Education Online Application Form.

There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 (USD) to be paid by credit card.

Your online application must include (a.) a Goal statement, (b.) your resume or curriculum vita, and (c.) contact information for three academic or professional contacts to later be invited to provide letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts from every institution previously attended.

Any courses that you took or degrees that you earned from the University of Pittsburgh after 2008 do not need to be sent. Our office can obtain these transcripts internally.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47378 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47378 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26876 USD / year

≈ 26876 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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