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PhD Human Development and Family Science at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD focuses on improving the lives of individuals, couples and families through a multidisciplinary study of intimate and familial relationships. Faculty and students study human development and adaptation, including family relationships, schooling and society, and develop prevention and intervention strategies for risky behaviours and violence.

Department: Human Development and Family Science  |  Duration: 3-4 years (expected time to degree)  |  Intake: Autumn  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Training covers research methods and statistics, systems and bioecological perspectives, advisor-directed individual research, a Couples and Family Therapy area with clinical training and intervention evaluation research, and teaching and mentoring experience. Instruction is in person on the Columbus campus, with some courses online.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for research and teaching careers in academic or other settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree is the stated prerequisite. Application deadline December 1 for Autumn entry; the application opens September 1.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Duration: 3-4 years (expected time to degree)

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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