Overview
Education
It prepares students for teaching and research positions as well as those in policy, practice, and community outreach, recognizing that a rigorous research background is required for all of them. The program is flexible, allowing students to develop individualized programs in which they can focus on a selected area of study. The Child and Family Studies program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Specialization
- Statistics / Analytic courses
- Research Methods
- Electives outside of CFS
- Professional Seminar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the desired term of entry.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Psychology Childhood Studies View 25 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Typically, applicants to the doctoral program have earned a master’s degree or are currently working on their master’s degree when they apply to the doctoral program. However, applicants with undergraduate degrees may also be considered for direct admittance to the PhD program if they have undergraduate research experience relevant to human development and family studies, focused research interests, and a strong academic record.
- Students admitted without a master’s degree will complete requirements for the thesis-based master’s degree as part of their program of study.
Tuition Fee
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International
14558 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
National
14558 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1011 USD per credit during 60 months. -
In-State
10310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 716 USD per credit during 60 months.
Living costs for Knoxville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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