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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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Education and Psychology Statistics

Evaluation of Ag and Extension Education

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Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Educational Psychology View 85 other PhDs in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

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National

26580 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26580 USD per year
In-State

9665 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9665 USD per year

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Overview

Research Opportunity

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Starkville

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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