The students wishing to receive a Ph.D. in Human Development apply directly to the Department of Comparative Human Development. Students are eligible for admission if they have received a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or have completed an undergraduate program equivalent to such a degree. Admission depends upon strength in the general undergraduate record, scores on the Graduate Record Examination, letters of recommendation, personal statement and interests, and relevant research experiences.

In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, The University of Chicago, in admissions, employment, and access to programs, considers students on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or other factors irrelevant to participation in the programs of the University. The Affirmative Action Officer (2-5671) is the university official responsible for coordinating its adherence to this policy and the related federal and state laws and regulations (including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and The Americans with Disabilities Act).

To receive application forms, contact:

Admissions
The Office of the Dean of Students
Division of the Social Sciences
1130 E. 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
telephone: 773-702-8415
email: ssd-admissions@uchicago.edu
or
The Student Affairs Administrator
Janie Lardner
Phone: 773-702-3971
email: jlardner@uchicago.edu

Applications should be filed with the Office of the Dean of Students on or before December 10 to be considered for the following autumn. The application and supporting documents should be sent in a single packet, if possible.

Please refer to the Online Graduate Student Application for a complete list of required materials. As of the 2007-2008 admissions season, a writing sample of no more than 20 pages is also required of applicants to the Department of Comparative Human Development. The topic should be on a subject related to your graduate research area, if possible.

The application form is both for admission into the Department of Comparative Human Development and for financial aid, which is distributed on the basis of merit. Research and teaching assistantships are available upon admission and matriculation and are normally held by advanced graduate students.