# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-phd/developmental-psychopathology/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/
*for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology Concentration*
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This concentration is available to students in the developmental and clinical-community areas within the Psychology PhD program. The field of developmental psychopathology has grown exponentially in the past twenty years to become a major area of interest in the field of Psychology. This concentration will provide specialized training and professional development guidance within the field of developmental psychopathology; provide exposure to multiple theoretical perspectives and research methods that are used across different labs; facilitate opportunities to be involved in research with multiple faculty, broadening the scope of training and allowing for stronger letters of recommendation when entering the job market; facilitate successful job searches in this area of specialization, for which specific certification in the field would be of benefit.
Students wishing to pursue the concentration should contact the [Psychology Graduate Studies Office](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-phd/developmental-psychopathology/psych-grad@illinois.edu).
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**Graduate Degree Programs in Psychology**
- [Psychology, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-ms/)
- [Psychological Science, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychological-science-ms/)
- [Psychology, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-phd/)
optional concentrations:
- [Developmental Psychopathology](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-phd/developmental-psychopathology/)
- [Ecological Community Psychology](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/psychology-phd/ecological-community-psychology/)\
- [Second Language Acquisition & Teacher Education](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/las/concentration/second-language-acquisition-teacher-education/)
*for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology Concentration*
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Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [PSYC 538](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20538 "PSYC 538") | Intro to Clin-Comm Psych I | 4 |
| Select one of the following | | 4 |
| [PSYC 540](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20540 "PSYC 540") | Social Development | |
| [PSYC 544](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20544 "PSYC 544") | Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience | |
| Select one of the following | | 4 |
| [PSYC 501](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20501 "PSYC 501") | Best Psych Research Practices | |
| [PSYC 588](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20588 "PSYC 588") | Covar Struct and Factor Models | |
| [HDFS 597](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HDFS%20597 "HDFS 597") | Advanced Statistical Analysis | |
| [EPSY 584](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20584 "EPSY 584") | Multivar Anlys in Psych and Ed | |
| [EPSY 587](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20587 "EPSY 587") | Hierarchical Linear Models | |
| [EPSY 590](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20590 "EPSY 590") | Advanced Seminar in Educational Psychology (with concentration coordinator approval) | |
| Select one of the following | | 4 |
| [PSYC 598](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20598 "PSYC 598") | Proseminar in Psychology (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | |
| [PSYC 537](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20537 "PSYC 537") | Development & Psychopathology | |
| [PSYC 545](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20545 "PSYC 545") | Intro to Clin-Comm Psych IV | |
| [PSYC 546](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20546 "PSYC 546") | Intervention & Assessment (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | |
| [PSYC 593](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20593 "PSYC 593") | Seminar (only sections taught by faculty affiliated with the concentration and approved by the concentration coordinator will count toward the concentration) | |
| [HDFS 503](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HDFS%20503 "HDFS 503") | Social-Emotional Development | |
| [HDFS 505](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HDFS%20505 "HDFS 505") | Advanced Adolescence | |
| [EPSY 430](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20430 "EPSY 430") | Early Adolescent Development | |
| Dissertation Research | | |
| [PSYC 599](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20599 "PSYC 599") | Thesis Research | 0 to 16 |
| Dissertation research must be completed with a faculty member doing research on developmental psychopathology and must be approved by the concentration coordinator. | | |
*for the Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology Concentration*
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**Department of Psychology**\
Head of Department: Diane Beck\
Director of Graduate Studies: [Cynthia Fisher](mailto:clfishe@illinois.edu)\
Director of Admissions Committee: [Ashley Ramm](mailto:aramm@illinois.edu)\
[Department of Psychology website](http://www.psychology.illinois.edu/)\
[Psychology faculty](https://psychology.illinois.edu/directory/faculty)\
309 Psychology Building, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-2169\
[Psychology email](mailto:Psych-Grad@illinois.edu)
**College of Liberal Arts and Sciences**\
[College of Liberal Arts and Sciences website](https://las.illinois.edu/)
**Admissions**\
[Overview of Grad College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)