Contact: Amy Delaplane Gee, Ph.D., at 412.244.6372
Pittsburgh, PA May, 2008 – The University of Pittsburgh School of Education's Program in Applied Developmental Psychology and the Office of Child Development are collaborating to offer a Professional Development Academy (PDA). The program begins Fall 2008; applications will be accepted beginning Spring 2008.
The PDA is a unique educational opportunity for students who want to learn while being continuously engaged in mentored professional practice. This is a two-year, full-time course of study resulting in a Master of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology, with a specialization in Program Design and Leadership.
The PDA links coursework with mentored experience working with experts at the Office of Child Development in one of its four divisions: Service Demonstration, Applied Research and Evaluation, Leadership and Administration, and Policy Initiatives. Activities in these divisions are described on the OCD website, provided above.
The PDA offers students a competitive edge in providing them with demonstrated practice skills in areas such as grant writing, project development, budgeting, publishing, and supervising. Additionally, the PDA program offers valuable networking opportunities with philanthropists, elected officials, civic leaders, and human service professionals.
Interested individuals should apply to the Applied Developmental Psychology program. For application information, see http://www.education.pitt.edu/adp/admissions.aspx?did=107. Applicants should indicate their interest in and suitability for the PDA in their personal statement. Pre-requisites for this program include courses related to and experience working with children, youth, or families.
The University of Pittsburgh Office of Child Development (OCD) is a university-community resource and management facility dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in Pittsburgh, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation, and around the world through research, education, practice, and policy. OCD attempts to improve the lives of children and families by conducting a variety of multidisciplinary, community-driven, responsive, collaborative projects that turn knowledge into action.
