Psychology - Human Development and Public Policy
Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States
The Graduate Program in Psychology at Georgetown University offers a comprehensive five-year, fully funded, full-time doctoral program leading to a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Human Development and Public Policy. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, integrating core coursework at the McCourt School of Public Policy, and prepares students for careers in academia, research, and policy analysis.
- Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States
- 7 years
- On Campus
- N/A
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Program Overview
The Graduate Program in Psychology at Georgetown University offers a comprehensive five-year, fully funded, full-time doctoral program leading to a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Human Development and Public Policy. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training, integrating core coursework at the McCourt School of Public Policy, and prepares students for careers in academia, research, and policy analysis.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
IELTS
7.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Unknown
Programme Structure
Curriculum:PsychologyHuman DevelopmentPublic PolicySociologySocial Psychology
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
IELTS
7.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed application form, a non-refundable application fee, a detailed academic statement of purpose, and an optional statement on diversity, personal background, and contributions. Additional materials include a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions, a current resume or CV, and standardized test scores such as GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS, as applicable. Specific program details and FAQs are available through the Georgetown Graduate Admissions portal.
Course Fees
N/A
Annual Fee
7 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
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Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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