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PhD Human Development and Family Science at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Human Development and Family Science is designed to enable each student to gain and to demonstrate competence in acquiring, integrating, and applying: substantive and theoretical knowledge of both child and family development; knowledge of and skills for conducting research on individual and family development and behavior; and skills for engaging with individuals, families and other professionals in processes that prevent or solve problems and promote competence and well-being.

Faculty: College of Family and Consumer Sciences  |  Duration: 71 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

71 credit hours total. Required courses include HDFS 7170 Introduction to Applied Statistics in Human Development and Family Science; HDFS 8610 Advanced Family Theories; HDFS 8710 Principles of Life-Span Human Development; HDFS 8720 Ecological Perspective on Individual and Family Diversity; HDFS 8800 Doctoral-Level Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science.

Career pathways

Research consultant, professor, ethnographic researcher, post-doctoral fellow, clinician (with CFT emphasis)

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to provide a resume/CV, transcript demonstrating achievement in their coursework, three signed recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, and writing sample. Applicants to the CFT Emphasis are also required to have clinical master's in a mental health field and must provide a clinical autobiographical statement. Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

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.

Duration: 71 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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