Overview
This Human Development and Family Science PhD program from Mississippi State University offers an interdisciplinary lifespan approach to the study of children, youth, and families. It encompasses specialty areas in infant and child studies, youth studies, family studies, family resource management, and gerontology.
Research Opportunity
Graduates will become future leaders who will develop, manage, and evaluate early childhood, youth development, family support, and community-based programs. They will advance research and policy in areas related to young children, youth, and families.
Career opportunities:
A professional with a M.S. degree in Human Development and Family Science is prepared for a career as a family life educator; extension agent; and positions of leadership in child, adolescent, and adult services, family social services, public policy, child care and early childhood education, and gerontology. A Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science can lead to careers in research, college, or university teaching, to leadership positions in public or private institutions, or to a variety of governmental positions.
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Courses included:
- Education and Psychology Statistics
- Evaluation of Ag and Extension Education
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General requirements
- Meet all MSU Graduate School requirements for admission'
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree in HDFS or a related field;
- Have completed a minimum of 30 hours of master's level course work in HDFS or a related field;
- Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores competitive with other applicants;
- Submit three letters of recommendation, with at least two of the letters coming from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic work;
- Submit a sole-authored writing sample;
- Submit a personal statement (500-1,000 words) describing the applicant's purpose for undertaking graduate study, professional plans, career goals, and detailed research interests
- Complete an interview with members of the HDFS graduate faculty
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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26580 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26580 USD per year -
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9665 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9665 USD per year
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