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PhD of Human Development and Social Policy

University of Utah

  • Salt Lake City, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Social Policy offered by the College of Social & Behavioral Science at the University of Utah.

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 the ability to investigate research questions in Human Development and Social Policy
  • evaluate evidence critically
  • communicate findings
  • and contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.

Career outcomes

  • Assistant professor
  • research analyst
  • policy analyst
  • program evaluator
  • family services director
  • program director
  • community advocate

Curriculum

  • 67 credits: HDSP core and advanced courses (20)
  • two specialisations (18)
  • allied courses (9)
  • advanced methods (6) and 14 or more dissertation hours
  • with an interdisciplinary qualifying project and a dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
  • Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
  • Plus department-specific materials

Accepted academic background

Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited, Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education), Plus department-specific materials

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,364 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social & Behavioral Science
DepartmentFamily & Consumer Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value67
Study paceFull-time
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.