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PhD Education: Human Development and Family Science at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Human Development and Family Science provides a foundation in developmental, interpersonal and family theories, in-depth research skills and expertise in a content area chosen with an advisor. It prepares students for academic positions in human development and family science departments or equivalent advanced roles.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Department: Human Development, Family Science and Counseling  |  Intake: Fall; applications due Jan. 15  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Students study interaction between individuals, family systems and the sociocultural environment, and biosocial, psychosocial and cognitive development across the lifespan. Requirements include a dissertation with empirical research and an oral defence.

Career pathways

Academic positions in human development and family science or equivalent advanced positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline for Fall: Jan. 15 (all documents).

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: January 15 (Fall)

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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