PhD Human Development and Family Science at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The field of Human Development and Family Science explores the growth of individuals throughout the lifespan, the function and dynamics of family and close relationships, and the role of context. Students in our department develop their expertise and skills by engaging in rigorous courses, conducting research under the supervision of their advisor and other research mentors in two research practica, co-teaching courses in a teaching practicum, attending Department, College, and University sponsored professional development opportunities, and working actively with faculty advisors and mentors.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development | Department: Human Development and Family Science | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

All PhD students must have at least 72 post-Baccalaureate credit hours, 30 of which may be from an MA/MS program. Students who are admitted directly into the PhD program with only a Bachelors degree are required to complete a Master of Science degree.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program have careers in research at universities, government, or other agencies, in teaching at the college or university level, or in leadership positions in public and private institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The University of Missouri sets minimum requirements for admission . In addition to these minimum requirements, HDFS students must also submit: Three letters of recommendation from sources who can evaluate the applicant’s ability to succeed in graduate work. These recommendations are submitted directly by the recommender to the Graduate School online application system. A personal statement that is well-written and demonstrates a goodness of fit with the department Essay responses to prompts, as approved by graduate faculty and stated on our website

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.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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