Prospective Graduate Students
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University provides an excellent environment in which to pursue graduate work. Students can earn a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science, and focus their studies in adolescent development, family or peer relationships, or another topic or period of the lifespan. Students can enter our program with either a completed master’s degree or a completed bachelor’s degree. Students entering with their bachelor’s will be required to first complete a Master’s in Prevention Science before moving on to the requirement for the Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science. Students particularly interested in clinical applications of their research have the option of completing their Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy while en route to the Ph.D.
If you’re interested in learning more about working with Dr. Shomaker for your graduate work, please email her directly at lauren.shomaker@colostate.edu.
Undergraduates Looking for Research Experience
The Adolescent Wellness Lab is always looking for highly motivated undergraduate students interested in a research credit or volunteer assistantship. Undergraduate research assistants serve as key members of our team and have the opportunity to work on multiple projects pertaining to adolescent depression, stress, eating disorders, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.
Undergraduate assistants have the opportunity to help with survey and interview data collection, recruitment of participants, and to help in coordinating intervention groups. They also assist with a variety of administrative tasks such as preparing assessment materials and managing data. Research assistantship positions provide an excellent opportunity to add to your clinical research experience and/or to gain research credits.
If you’re interested and would like to learn more about applying for this position, please email shomakerlab@colostate.edu.