PhD Human Development and Family Science at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Ph.D. program in Human Development and Family Science is for students interested in research, consulting or teaching at the college level. The program offers cutting-edge training, with an emphasis on developing skills for conducting basic and applied research. Graduate coursework includes classes in theory, applications and rigorous research methodology, and statistics. You will work closely with a faculty mentor in a core area of interest. You will complete a dissertation. Recent Ph.D.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences | Duration: 6 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Core Coursework Requirements At least 49 units (not including dissertation) in the major area and 9 units in the minor area, including any eligible transfer courses approved by the major or minor department.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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