Overview

Key Benefits

The Human Development and Family Science program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is designed with student individuality in mind. You have unique career goals and research interests, and we’ll help you reach your goals through individualized learning plans and built-in opportunities for research and teaching. A PhD from Mizzou allows you to pursue careers in research, college or university teaching, or leadership positions in public and private institutions.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

Early Childhood & Child Development

Youth Development & Emerging Adulthood

Adult Development & Aging

Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Contexts and Influences

Context of Sexuality and Gender in Development and Families

Influence of Education, Socioeconomic Status, and Family Policies

Intimate & Romantic Relationships

Parent-Child & Sibling Relationships

Youth, Families & Health

Family Structure & Process

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 27 other PhDs in Family & Consumer Science 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0 for last 60 hours

Completed Graduate School online application

Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.

Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Out-of-State

25924 USD / year

≈ 25924 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11038 USD / year

≈ 11038 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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