Overview

The Human Development and Social Policy program at University of Utah takes a broad perspective on human development as interdependent with social policies that address human well-being in family, economic, and community contexts. Only a few students are admitted each year, so that students can benefit from close association with faculty.

Career opportunities

Graduates can prepare for the following careers:

Policy development and analysis

Non-governmental and governmental agencies

Planners, administrators, and evaluators of services

Advocates for families and communities

Academic careers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Families and Social Policy

Nonprofit Community Organizations

Healthy Communities

Analyzing Community Growth: An Evidence-based Approach

Community Development & Environmental Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salt Lake City, United States

Disciplines

Social Policy Developmental Psychology View 42 other PhDs in Social Policy in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

A copy of all post-secondary transcripts to the application
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
Test Scores, such as the GRE or GMAT

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Salt Lake City

United States

1000 - 1730 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Salt Lake City

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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