Ph.D. in Educational Psychology & Research, Development & Learning (D&L) subplan at KU
Program Overview
The Development & Learning (D&L) subplan prepares students for work as research scientists in education psychology.
Career Outcomes in Educational Psychology & Research
Students pursue the Ph.D. in educational psychology & research at KU with varying career goals in mind. Graduates of the Development & Learning (D&L) subplan work in a variety of settings, but most commonly seek faculty positions in higher education.
Special note:
The Sport & Exercise Psychology subplan, formerly housed in the Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Department, is moving to EPSY. In the interim, Sport & Exercise Psychology doctoral applicants should apply to the Educational Psychology and Research PhD program, Development & Learning (D&L) subplan and note your interest in the SEP subplan in your statement or an email to fritts@ku.edu. The curriculum is available, and we are happy to consider you for admission. Once the SEP doctoral program is set up, your subplan will be updated in the system. Please also note that while the EPR PhD D&L program deadline is January 6 and limited to summer or fall applications only, the SEP doctoral program currently allows rolling admissions with the following deadlines: Dec. 3, 2025 for spring, May 1, 2026 for summer, and Aug. 4, 2026 for fall. If you are applying to this program after 1/6, please reach out to fritts@ku.edu to request an extended application deadline.
Statistics
U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools,” 2025-26
