PhD Human and Community Development at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The PhD in Human and Community Development follows a planned programme of study developed with a graduate committee in the first year. Students complete research methods, seminars and a teaching practicum, build competency in chosen fields, produce publishable interdisciplinary social science research and organise a community engagement project.

Faculty: Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Department: School of Design and Community Development | Duration: 58 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Five blocks: graduate seminars (3 hours), core methods and research courses, a 12-hour emphasis (Agricultural and Extension Education or Community Development), two specializations (18 hours) and 12 hours of research, plus candidacy exam and dissertation defence. Sample courses include Agriculture Education Research Methods and Design, Program Development in Community Education and Thesis and Dissertation Proposal Development.

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Application information

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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