May 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Psychology, Specialization in Developmental Psychology, M.A.


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The Department of Psychology offers a combined masters and doctorate in Developmental Psychology. The program provides a challenging, yet supportive environment in which you can acquire a strong foundation in theory, research, and methodology in developmental psychology across the life span. Most students meet the requirements for the master’s enroute to the doctorate.

Admission Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements


Additional Requirements


  • Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students.  Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. 
  • Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
  • Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
  • Minimum of  24 credits must be earned at BGSU
  • All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.

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