Overview

The Ph.D. program in Prevention Science in HDFS Sciences at Kansas State University provides students with the skills to teach, conduct research, and practice in the field.

Outcomes

Graduates will be prepared to conduct high-impact research addressing issues and needs relevant to individual, family, and relationship health and well-being across the life course. Such research findings inform public policy, program development, and build the evidence base.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Justice Approach to Prevention
Resilience in Families
Development and Implementation of Prevention Science Programs
Theories of Human Development and Family Science
Family Policy
Evaluation of Prevention Science Programs
Theory Construction in Human Development and Family Science
Grant Writing and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Submit an application for admission to the Kansas State University Graduate School for the Prevention Science program.
Submit a domestic application fee of $65 or international application fee of $75, as required by the Graduate School.

Your application must include the following program-specific documents:

Personal statement
Three professional letters of recommendation
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
Academic writing sample (PhD applicants only)
Official TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32130 USD / year

≈ 32130 USD / year
Out-of-State

32130 USD / year

≈ 32130 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14370 USD / year

≈ 14370 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Manhattan

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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