Applied developmental psychology: Problems and prospects for an emerging discipline

Training the Applied Developmental Scientist for Prevention and Practice: Two Current Examples

“…Licensure is thus an important criterion for salary and promotional opportunities. Finally, licensure pro-vides students of developmentally oriented scientist-practitioner psychology programs the opportunity to conduct their work as equals in the professional psychology marketplace (Fisher & Koocher, 1990;Fisher & Murray, 1996;Fisher, Rau, et al, 1993;Goldstein, Wilson, & Gerstein, 1983;Scarr, 1990). In designing course curricula and field experiences doctoral programs seeking to provide scientist-practitioner training in applied developmental psychology will need to become familiar with the educational requirements for licensure in their state and in other states where graduates of their programs may seek employment.…”

Building Research and Policy Connections: Training and Career Options for Developmental Scientists

“…Other research directly evaluates social programs and public policies, specifically to determine how well a program or policy is working and why (Fisher, Murray, et al, 1993;Goldstein, Wilson, & Gerstein, 1983). One such study addressed the effects of mandated special education services under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L.…”