Overview

Graduates in the Youth Development and Family Sciences program from University of Florida will be trained to become faculty members in academic departments such as human development and family studies, family and consumer sciences, community resource development, community psychology, and prevention science, as well as for research positions in the public and private sectors.

Features

Research in this field considers the influence of risk and protective factors, human growth and development, interpersonal and family processes and systems, and community contexts on the behavioral, psychosocial, and socio-emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and emerging adults.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of Family Development, Systems and Change

Theoretical Approaches to Youth Development

Theories of Community Development

Scientific Reasoning and Research Design

Advanced Research Methods for Family, Youth, and Community Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 26 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

General requirements

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.

For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
National

30134 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30134 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12740 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12740 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Gainesville

900 - 1335 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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