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Overview
Four emphasis areas are available in the Family Sciences doctoral program from University of Kentucky:
- adolescent development
- aging
- family finance and economics,
- family processes.
Additionally, graduate certificates can be earned in specialization areas such as applied statistics, college teaching and learning, gerontology, maternal and child health, and gender and women’s studies.'
The programme
Graduates of the doctoral program are qualified for academic positions at colleges and universities, program evaluation positions in public and private settings focused on the family, and administrative positions in public and private human services prevention and intervention settings. Recent graduates are working as faculty members at academic institutions such as California State University, University of Akron, University of Florida, University of Kentucky, and University of Missouri.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Family Processes
- Readings in Family Theory and Research
- The Lifecourse Perspective on Families
- Allocation of Family Resources
- Research Methods in Family Science
- Professional Development Seminar
- Basic Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Management Studies View 12 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.5
GMAT Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal Statement
- GRE
- To apply for an assistantship, please attach a Word document indicating whether you would prefer to be considered for a full-time assistantship (20 hours per week) or a half-time assistantship (10 hours per week)
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
30224 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15112 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
12726 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6363 USD per semester during 24 months. -
In-State
12726 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6363 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Lexington-Fayette
900 - 1400 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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