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PhD of Human Development and Family Sciences

University of Connecticut

  • Storrs, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Connecticut campus

About the program

Master of science in human development with an optional child life concentration.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Human Development and Family Sciences and apply scientific reasoning
  • Data interpretation
  • and clear reporting of findings to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Child life specialist
  • Nonprofit and early childhood leadership
  • Government research coordinator
  • Community college faculty
  • Doctoral study

Curriculum

  • 36 Credit hours
  • Thesis or non-thesis. Human and family development
  • Cultural diversity
  • Program evaluation
  • Research methods
  • Statistics
  • Theories
  • Child life concentration available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent)
  • Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts
  • GRE/GMAT per program.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution (4-year US bachelor equivalent), Third-party credential evaluation for non-US transcripts, GRE/GMAT per program.

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Research Proposal if required
  • Academic References
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

  1. Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
  2. Qualifications
  3. A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year$45,310 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$9,100 USD

Program details

CampusStorrs campus
Faculty or schoolThe Graduate School
DepartmentGeneral Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value61
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.