About PhD Program,
Nationally recognized for research excellence and pioneering contributions to the field, Fordham’s Ph.D. program in applied developmental psychology focuses on human development across the life span with a strong commitment to social justice.
Fordham’s psychology professor, Celia Fisher, helped establish applied developmental psychology as a field of study, which conducts rigorous research and advances policies and programs that improve lives. In our doctoral program, you’ll gain hands-on experience and work closely with our renowned faculty, who have won prestigious awards and secured millions in grant funding.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
- Designed as a five-year program for full-time students
- Mentored research apprenticeship in the first two years
- Curriculumrequires 66 credits
- Students earn M.A. degree in the first two years
- Dissertation required
- Teaching and research fellowships available
- Courses are held at Fordham’s Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx
PhD Funding Coverage,
The academic departments and programs rank order for new Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) applicants in accordance with the applicants’ potential for outstanding graduate work based on holistic review of individual applications. Typically, applicants are to have had B+ grades or higher in previous coursework. For 2024 – 2025 GRE scores are optional/not required for consideration for financial aid. Students who do not submit GRE scores will not be at any disadvantage in the process. Please see the GSAS Standardized Test Scores page.
GSAS financial aid packages vary by program. Typically, students receiving our GSAS financial aid packages may expect to receive one year of such aid at the master’s level and three years at the doctoral level: generally no more than four years for those applying without the master’s degree. The distinguished fellowships and certain prestigious external fellowships can extend a student’s funding eligibility by one year.
Continuing students may expect to continue their GSAS financial aid packages provided that they submit a GSAS financial aid application each spring semester and that they have maintained the stipulated GPA for funding (3.5) and are making satisfactory progress towards their degree.
All recipients of Graduate School of Arts and Sciences funding must be certified by us as full-time students. No recipient of the GSAS financial aid is to hold outside employment without the permission of the graduate dean.
Application Requirement,
Resume/CV
Official transcripts
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject score
Statement of Intent
Supplemental Essay
Writing Sample
English Proficiency Requirements
Application Deadline,
Dec 01, 2024
Application Fee,
There is a non-refundable $80 application fee.
