Applied Developmental Science (Ph.D.)

Department of Human Development and Family Studies

The Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science program at Colorado State University offers graduate training in research and its applications to issues that affect the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.

Students can enter the ADS program with a completed master’s degree or with a completed bachelor’s degree. Students entering with a bachelor’s will be required to complete a master’s in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy or Prevention Science.

Degree Level
Doctorate
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Area(s) of Study
Development (child, adolescent, human, gerontology, or family)
Accreditations
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Department Chair
Director of Graduate Studies