- Does Developmental mean that the CDPP only focuses on children?
- How big is the typical incoming class?
- Do you interview applicants?
- What kind of preparation are you looking for in propsective applicants?
- Do students attend conferences and publish papers?
- Do students usually live on campus, nearby, or in Philadelphia?
Does Developmental mean that the CDPP only focuses on young children?
No, our program is informed by a developmental approach but our faculty and students are interested in functioning across the life span. For example, Professor Thapar is interested in cognitive functioning in the elderly. Professor Schulz has a strong interest in married couples. Professor Thomas studies anxiety using rats that happen to be young. Many of our core courses do include an emphasis on child and adolescent development and functioning but our emphasis on the context of development means that you will also be learning a lot about parents, families, schools, and cultural influences. For those who are interested in early development, there are opportunities to specialize in infant and child development.
How big is the typical incoming class?
There are generally 4 or 5 students in each incoming class.
Do you interview applicants?
Yes, after we have reviewed all applications, we will invite a group of promising applicants to campus for interviews and a visit. The visit will include meetings with graduate students and an opportunity to tour our facilities.
What kind of preparation are you looking for in prospective applicants?
There is no single mold for a successful CDPP applicant but we are looking for students with strong undergraduate preparation, good research experience, well-developed research and general intellectual interests, maturity and a commitment to a scientist-practitioner training model.
Do students attend conferences and publish papers?
CDPP students are active researchers that regularly present their work at conferences and submit articles for publication. Bryn Mawr’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides financial assistance for students to present work at conferences.
Do students usually live on campus, nearby, or in Philadelphia?
Some students have chosen to live in the local towns near Bryn Mawr, particularly if they prefer a shorter commute and a quieter environment. Many of our students have chosen to live in Philadelphia neighborhoods. Bryn Mawr is about a half hour by car from downtown Philadelphia and is also accessible by an excellent commuter rail system.
