Program of Study
Students in the CAD program take courses taught by CAD faculty, other Human Development faculty, psychology faculty, and other faculty with expertise in teaching research methods, statistical analysis, and qualitative methods. Students who complete the Ph.D. through CAD acquire a breadth of research training, equipping them to conduct independent research using a range of methodological and analytical expertise. Student programs of study typically include courses in:
Theoretical Foundations of Child Development
Parent-Child Interaction
Social Development
Cognitive Development
Adolescent Development
Sequence of statistics classes