About the course

PhD candidates in the Child Studies and Human Development Department work ly with a primary mentor and are supported by a community of scholars in various ways. Through a rigorous combination of research, training, coursework, and internships, students develop substantive expertise in one area of scholarship. In addition, they develop competencies in ten other areas, including foundational knowledge of the field, methods and statistics, research, professionalism, grantsmanship, publication, applied work, dissemination, cultural processes, teaching, and mentoring.

　　The doctoral program in Child Study and Human Development prepares students to make important contributions to theory, research, policy, and practice in diverse settings. Alumni of Eliot-Pearson's doctoral program have gone on to work in a variety of settings, including

　　Academia

　　Children's media

　　Technology for children

　　Toy companies

　　Learning environments

　　Congressional policy fellowships

　　Early childhood education

　　Secondary and higher education administration

　　International early childhood consultation

　　International NGOs (e.g., UNICEF, World Bank)

　　Research firms and organizations Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 12 Semester(s)Fees: US$184,632

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Medford
Fall (September), 2025	Medford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Tufts University

Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree. Transcripts for study abroad or transfer programs are not required if the course titles, grades, and credit hours are included on the transcript of the degree-granting institution. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. If you are offered admission, you will be required to request that official hard copy transcripts from all of your degree granting institutions be sent directly to Tufts.TOEFL IBT - 90. IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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