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Main Contact
Thomas Kindermann, Ph.D.
kindermannt@pdx.edu
(503) 725-3970
Area description and Program goals
Applied Developmental Psychology focuses on real-world applications of
knowledge and research regarding human development. The emphasis of the
program specialization is on development within environments across the
life-span. Topics focused on at Portland State University include, but
are not limited to, Life-Span Development, Social Development, Culture & Social Context, Education, Biological-Evolutionary Models, Developmental
Psychopathology, Qualitative Research Design.
Core Faculty
Thomas Kindermann, Ph.D.
Gabriela Martorell, Ph.D.
Dalton Miller-Jones, Ph.D.
Ellen Skinner, Ph.D.
Cathleen Smith, Ph.D.
Affiliated Faculty
Dae Yeop Kim, Ph.D., Graduate School of Education, Portland State University
Yves Labissiere, Ph.D., University Studies, Portland State University
Carol Morgaine, Ph.D. - Child and Family Studies, Portland State University
Pramod Parajuli, Ph.D., Graduate School of Education, Portland State University
Dilafruz Williams, Ph.D., Graduate School of Education, Portland State University
Developmental Science and Education (DeSE)
Portland State University offers training in the
interdisciplinary specialty of developmental science and
education. Developmental science and education focuses on the
study of educational systems as contexts for the development of
students, teachers, and staff. It is also concerned with the
application of research strategies and knowledge from the
developmental disciplines to address issues facing educators and
parents. DeSE is particularly interested in working with schools
who serve students from racial and ethnic minority, immigrant,
and low income families. DeSE training is available to students
in all areas of psychology as well as students from other
fields. Ph.D. students may complete a minor in DeSE which usually
includes working with faculty and taking courses from outside of
psychology, such as from education, sociology, anthropology,
social work, criminal justice, or urban and public affairs.
Graduate Seminars focusing on Applied Development Psychology
PSY 4/568 Social Development
PSY 4/587 Life-Span Developmental Psychology
PSY 510 Biological Bases of Development
PSY 510 Cognitive Development
PSY 510 Culture and Development
PSY 510 Psychol. Development of African American Children
PSY 510 Beginning of Reading
PSY 510 Moral Development
PSY 559 Infant Development
PSY 560 Child Psychology
PSY 561 Psychology of Adolescence and Early Maturity
PSY 562 Adult Development and Aging
PSY 564 Developmental Psychopathology
PSY 586 Lifespan Development
PSY 58x Social Development
PSY 5/610 Coping and Development
PSY 5/610 Developmental Science and Education
PSY 5/610 Parenting
PSY 5/610 Evolution and Development
PSY 5/610 Observational Research Applications
PSY 5/615 Advanced Developmental Psychology
PSY 5/698 Field Observation Methods
Other electives that may be added to the curriculum
PSY 6XX
Research in Applied Developmental Psychology
PSY 5/610 Moral Development
PSY 5/610 Cultural Influences on Childrearing
PSY 5/610 Developmental Contexts
Employment settings of recent graduates
Past graduates have become employed at a variety of agencies (e.g., Multnomah County Health Department, US Department of Justice, Portland Public Schools, Providence Health Care; CASA; Child Welfare Partnerships), at universities (e.g., Griffith University, Australia; University of Minnesota; Washington State University), and community colleges (e.g., Cascade Community College, Clark Community College), or have transferred to other graduate programs
after completing their Masters Degree at PSU (e.g., Clark University,
MA; University of Nebraska).
Web sites with more information about Applied Developmental Psychology
APA Division 7: Developmental Psychology
APA
Division 20: Adult Development and Aging
International Society
for the Study of Behavioral Development
Society for Research in Child Development
American Educational
Research Association
International Association
for Cross-Cultural Psychology
Institute on Aging
Graduate
Gerontology Certificate Program
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