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
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Policy Developmental Psychology View 32 other PhDs in Developmental Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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